Geography A-Level
Acid rain
What Acid rain means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Acid rain
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Formed from sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emitted during energy generation, it damages aquatic ecosystems and forests and has transboundary impacts.
Topics that use Acid rain
- Energy security (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Competing national interests
- Components of demand
- Demand reduction
- Energy conservation
- Energy Mix
- Energy security
- Enhanced greenhouse effect
- Environmental degradation
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