Acid+Rain+Speech

I am doing a report on acid rain because i think it is an environmental crisis. Acid Rain is harming homes, lakes, oceans, and even human health. In my speech I will talk about acid rain and how it works. Acid Rain is a big problem in our environment. Acid Rain is not harmful to humans though so we are very lucky.

It has been observed that the stones and bricks of buildings crumble more in large towns where a lot of coal is burned. Acid Rain and dry deposition of acidic particles contribute to the corrosion of metals (example:bronze), sometimes paint and stone (examples:marble) and limestone) which reduces the value to society of buildings, bridges, cultural objects (examples:monuments, tombstones,and statues) and sometimes even cars. The effects of acid deposition on modern buildings are considerably less damaging on ancient. Limestone and carbonate stones which are used in most heritage building in the UK are the most wisest to corrosion and need continued renovation. Stained glass windows are also being destroyed.

Buildings have always been suffering through consequences of the weather, the effects of rain, wind, sun, and frost. Limestone, marble and sandstone are particularly vulnerable, whilst granitic based rocks are more resistant to acidity. Structural damage to underground pipes, cables and foundations submerged in acid waters can also occur, in addition to damage to buildings, bridges and vehicles are above the ground. Acid deposition affects most materials to a certain degree. Throughout the world, emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides contribute to the international problem of acidification.

When people burn fossil fuels, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) are released into the atmosphere. That is known for the smallest culprit by coal burning power plants, factories, and automobiles. Rotting vegetation and erupting volcanoes release some chemicals that can easily cause acid rain. When acid rain reaches earth, it flows across the surface in runoff water, enters water systems, and sinks into the soil.

Acid Rain is rain, snow, or other precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids and it is formed when sulfur dioxide and nitric dioxide combine with moisture in the air. Acid Rain has been blamed for killing fish, harming forests, buildings, roads, and bridges. Acid Rain has always harmed buildings but it only accelerates the damage of it. It has been observed that stone and brick buildings crumble mostly this happens in large towns where coal is burned this is caused by Acid Rain. Granite is primarily composed of silicate minerals, like feldspar and quartz, which are resistant to acid attack. I hope you enjoyed my speech and will do something about acid rain because it is harming our environment. . **I hope you enjoyed my speech and will do something about acid rain because it is harming our environment.**