Acid Rain Formation Process: Emissions, Deposition, and Environmental Impact #3302227 (License: Personal Use)

The diagram illustrates the complete acid rain cycle: sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) are emitted by natural (e.g., volcanoes) and anthropogenic sources (e.g., power plants, vehicles), transported through the atmosphere, then deposited via precipitation as acidic rain. This acid rain adversely affects ecosystems, corrodes buildings, and harms aquatic life and soil health.

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