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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

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Herb

Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology

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Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation

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Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies

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

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Thermometer

Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

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Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use

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Internal Assessment

Hello, super students! Today, we&#39;re diving into the not-so-sweet world of acid deposition and the strategies we can use to combat it. Strap on your science goggles, because it&#39;s time to explore some serious solutions!

First things first, we&#39;ve got to alter our own actions. What&#39;s this mean? Well, we need to cut down on the production of pollutants, especially sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

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	<li>Cutting Down on Electricity: Imagine if every time you turned off the lights, you were helping to reduce acid deposition. Cool, right? Using less electricity can help reduce pollutants, because electricity generation often involves burning fossil fuels, which release SOx and NOx.</li>
	<li>Public Transport for the Win: Next time you consider taking your car, why not hop on the bus instead? The less we use private vehicles, the fewer nitrate or sulfate gases we produce. Think about it as carpooling with the whole city!</li>
	<li>Alternative Energy Sources: Solar, wind, and hydro energy are just like your favorite superhero - they save the day without leaving a trail of destruction (or in this case, nitrate or sulfate gases) behind!</li>
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But we can&#39;t do this alone, folks. Countries worldwide have recognized the problem and decided to join forces. For instance, the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution was a game changer for cleaning up acid rain in Europe. Similarly, the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol and the 1991 Air Quality Agreement between USA and Canada were all about reducing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Imagine a superhero team, but for pollution!

The second big strategy is controlling how these pesky pollutants are released. Let&#39;s take a peek:

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	<li>Limestone Scrubbers: Picture a giant scrub brush cleaning up the chimneys of power stations, except instead of soap, it uses limestone to neutralize the acid. Not only does this make our chimneys cleaner, but it also helps reduce acid deposition!</li>
	<li>Removal before Release: This method is like catching the villain before they cause any chaos. By removing pollutants before they can escape into the atmosphere, we can prevent a lot of damage.</li>
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Finally, if the damage is already done, we can still help out with clean-up strategies. Remember that limestone we mentioned earlier? Well, it comes in handy again. By adding powdered limestone to lakes and soils (a process known as &quot;liming&quot;), we can reduce acidity levels. The Swedes were doing this in their lakes in the early 1970s, and it turned out to be quite cost-effective.

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And there you have it, pollution fighters! Our guide to managing acid deposition. Now, go forth and reduce, control, and clean up!

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Remember, every small change you make counts. Switching off the lights when you leave a room, choosing public transport, or advocating for alternative energy sources all add up. We can all be superheroes in the fight against acid deposition. The power is in your hands!

Acid Rain Fix: Eco-Tactics for Clean Air

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Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

Acid Rain Fix: Eco-Tactics for Clean Air

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Altering human activity

Ways to achieve this

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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

Acid Rain Fix: Eco-Tactics for Clean Air

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Altering human activity

Ways to achieve this

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