Combined Science GCSE
Acid deposition and environmental damage
What Acid deposition and environmental damage means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The gases dissolve in atmospheric water and are oxidised, producing acidic solutions that fall as acid rain, lowering the pH of lakes and soils and damaging plants, fish and buildings.
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