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1. (N.A.). (N.D.). Acid Rain. Retrieved December 9, 2009 from http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/acid-rain-overview.html

When people burn fossil fuels, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) are released into the atmosphere. That is known as the biggest problem 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. 2. (N.A.). (N.D.). Acid Rain. Retrieved December 9, 2009 from http://www.mjjsales.com/articles/acid-rain-facts.html

3. (N.A.). (N.D.). Acid Rain. Retrieved December 9, 2009 from http://www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/acid-rain/1

4. Pillay, V. (December 8, 2009) Acid Rain. Retrieved December 9, 2009 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_rain

5. Smith, R. (N.D.) Acid Rain. Retrieved December 9, 2009 from http://msetdata.rst2.edu/portfolios/m/mcdermott_h/dataweb/AR%20student%20projects/la_cp_il_eh/economist.htm

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. This happens in large towns where coal is burned and is caused by Acid Rain. Granite is primarily composed of silicate minerals, like feldspar and quartz, which are resistant to acid attack.

Acid rain is not a problem because it doesn't harm humans or kill them.

Acid rain is a problem because it is harming animals, forests, buildings, and animal homes. It is also so dangerous that when it gets in lakes and streams it is so toxic that nobody could live there.