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What is Acid Rain? | US EPA
Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms.

Acid rain - Wikipedia
Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH).

Acid Rain: Definition, Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Acid rain, also called acid deposition, is a broad term for any form of precipitation with high concentrations of sulfuric and nitric acids. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), deposition can be wet such as in rain, fog, snow, mist, or dry, as in dust, gas, and smoke.

Acid rain | Definition, Causes, Effects, & Formulas | Britannica
Acid rain, precipitation possessing a pH of about 5.2 or below mainly produced from the emission of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (the combination of NO and NO2). Acid deposition can reduce the pH of surface waters, lower biodiversity, and increase the susceptibility of plants to disease and other stressors.

Acid rain facts and information - National Geographic
Acid rain describes any form of precipitation that contains high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. It can also occur in the form of snow, fog, and tiny bits of dry...

Effects of Acid Rain | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection ...
Overview of the effects of acid rain on ecosystems, plant life, wildlife and man-made structures.

Acid Rain: Causes, Effects and Solutions | Live Science
Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation that contains acidic components, such as sulfuric acid or nitric acid. The precipitation is not...