Pollution that falls out of the atmosphere that originated from a factory is a nonpoint, or secondary source, pollution with the factory being the point, or primary source, of the pollution. Is acid rain a point source (primary) or nonpoint source (secondary) of pollution? What is the effect of acid rain on the environment? (Site 1)
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Acid rain is non-point source of pollution
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- Factories & power plants are a source of "point-source pollution", affecting both air & water. "Non-point-source pollution" are pollutants which is discharged in a wide area
- Airborne pollutants are major contributors to acid rain. It forms in the atmosphere when nitrogen oxides & sulfur dioxide combine with water. Since acid rain is a result from the long-range movement of such pollutants from several factories & power plants, it is regarded as "non-point-source pollution".
- Acid rain comprises any form of precipitation with "acidic components", like nitric or acid which fall to the ground from the atmosphere in dry/wet forms. This can comprise rain, fog, snow, hail or dust which is acidic.
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Factories & power plants are a source of "point-source pollution", affecting both air & water. "Non-point-source pollution" are pollutants which is discharged in a wide area
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