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Is rainfall from polluted areas acidic or alkaline?

Rainfall from polluted areas is typically acidic due to the presence of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which react with water in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids.


Why is chemical weathering worse in polluted areas?

Chemical weathering is worse in polluted areas because pollutants in the air or water can react with minerals in rocks, accelerating their breakdown. Acid rain, for example, formed from pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, can increase the acidity of water and soil, leading to faster chemical weathering processes. Ultimately, polluted areas experience more rapid degradation of rocks and minerals due to these chemical interactions.


Who of the following groups tend to live in areas polluted by toxic waste and contaminated air except?

Low-income communities are most likely to live in areas polluted by toxic waste and contaminated air. Environmental injustice often leads to these communities being disproportionately exposed to pollution due to factors such as housing discrimination and lack of political power.


10 places not polluted by humans?

Antarctica National parks and protected areas such as Yellowstone National Park in the USA Galapagos Islands Iceland Amazon Rainforest Canadian Rockies African savannas Faroe Islands Bhutan The Highlands of Scotland


In all areas of the world groundwater is an important source of drinking water. However in many areas the groundwater is being polluted mainly by nitrates. Sometimes the groundwater is so polluted it?

becomes unfit for human consumption. This pollution can come from various sources such as agricultural runoff, septic systems, and industrial activities. Proper management and mitigation strategies are crucial to protect groundwater quality for drinking purposes.