Sources of Acid Rain Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. read more
While water pollution can do lots of harm, it does not cause acid rain. Acid rain is caused when ‘normal’ rain falls and binds to pollutants in the atmosphere on the way down. The raindrops generallty contain sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides from vehicle exhaust, burning coal, and other sources. read more
Acid rain describes sulfuric and nitric acids deposited from the atmosphere. Often associated with precipitation, the term also applies to dry acidic materials. These acids commonly result from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides reacting with moisture and other substances in the atmosphere. read more
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain. read more