Chemistry GCSE
Environmental damage
What Environmental damage means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Environmental damage
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Reference: AQA
Acid rain can damage trees, acidify lakes and soils, and corrode buildings and statues made from limestone or marble.
Topics that use Environmental damage
Related terms
- Acid rain formation
- Acidic gas pollution
- Combustion products
- Detection
- Emission control
- Environmental impact
- Global dimming
- Human health effects
Using Environmental damage in the exam
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