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Acid rain is acidic precipitation thought to
be caused principally by the release into the
atmosphere of sulphur dioxide and oxides of
nitrogen. Acid deposition occurs not only as
wet precipitation (mist, snow, or rain), but
also comes out of the atmosphere as dry
particles or is absorbed directly by lakes,
plants, and masonry as gases. Acidic gases
can travel over 500km a day so acid rain can
be considered an example of transboundary
pollution. Acid rain is linked with damage to
and the death of forests and lake organisms
in Scandinavia, Europe, and eastern North
America. It also results in damage to
buildings and statues.
Subject by: Vince Pike