Combined Science GCSE
Acid rain and environmental damage
What Acid rain and environmental damage means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Acid rain and environmental damage
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Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides dissolve in rainwater to form acid rain, which acidifies soils and lakes and corrodes limestone buildings.
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