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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

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Herb

Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology

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Flexed Biceps

Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation

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Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies

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Deciduous Tree

Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies

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Thermometer

Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

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Briefcase

Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use

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Internal Assessment

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	When soil gets too acidic (thanks to things like acid rain), plants miss out on some of their fav nutrients. 😢

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		<li>🚫 Unavailable nutrients in acidic soil:
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			<li>🌿 Nitrogen</li>
			<li>🌺 Phosphorus</li>
			<li>🌻 Molybdenum</li>
			<li>🌼 Boron</li>
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	Think of it like this: If you loved chocolate, but suddenly every chocolate bar in town turned into a broccoli, you wouldn&#39;t be too happy, right? Same for plants! They want their nutrients.
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Essential nutrients like calcium and magnesium play the &quot;I&#39;m outta here!&quot; card when the soil becomes more acidic.

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	🚫 They get leached out (like juice dripping out of a squeezed orange 🍊).
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	Why is this bad? Well, imagine not getting enough calcium for your bones! Plants feel the same way.
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	<li>It&#39;s not just about who leaves. Some nutrients decide to crash the party and become toxic when soil becomes too acidic
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		<li>😱 More common in acidic soil:</li>
		<li>🥉 Copper (not the cool kind you see on pennies)</li>
		<li>🍳 Iron</li>
		<li>🥤 Aluminium (and nope, we&#39;re not talking soda cans)</li>
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	<li>Special fact alert 🚨: Iron and aluminium get super active when soil pH drops below 4.5. Imagine them having a rave, but instead of fun, it&#39;s harmful!</li>
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	<li>Pop Quiz: What&#39;s the difference between wet deposition and dry deposition?</li>
	<li>Trivia: Can you name the two chemicals that play a big role in acidification? (Hint: They&#39;re notorious for being a little too &quot;reactive&quot;! 🔥)</li>
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🌏 Real-World Example: Many European forests, especially in Germany, faced severe damage due to acid rain in the 1970s and 80s. The soil became more acidic, leaching out essential nutrients, and causing harm to trees and plants. It was like a massive nutrient robbery, with trees left starving and weak. This real-life drama forced countries to take action against air pollutants causing acid rain. 💔🌲

 
📌 Pro Tip: Always remember, just like we need a balanced diet to stay healthy, soils need a balanced pH to provide plants the right nutrients. Let&#39;s keep our soils happy and healthy! 🌍🌱🎉

 
Happy Studying! Remember, every plant, tree, and patch of soil plays a part in our amazing environmental story. 📚🌟

Acid Rain's Soil Impact: The Hidden Truth

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Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

Acid Rain's Soil Impact: The Hidden Truth

Table of content

1️⃣ Acidity & nutrient availability

2️⃣ Calcium & magnesium's great escape!

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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

Acid Rain's Soil Impact: The Hidden Truth

Table of content

1️⃣ Acidity & nutrient availability

2️⃣ Calcium & magnesium's great escape!

Unlock the Full Content!