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Explain the environmental effects of acid rain caused by oxides of nitrogen.
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Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
Question
Explain the environmental effects of acid rain caused by oxides of nitrogen.
Answer
Acid rain can damage plants by leaching nutrients from the soil, harm aquatic ecosystems by lowering pH levels in water bodies, and corrode buildings and monuments made of limestone and marble.
Explanation
A strong answer should directly address the approved learning objective to explain that oxides of nitrogen can cause acid rain. This question belongs to Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants within Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources, so the response should use that exact curriculum context rather than a generic statement. The answer is correct when it names the key idea, explains the link to acid rain, and keeps the wording specific to AQA GCSE revision.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Nitrogen Oxides
Students often confuse oxides of nitrogen with sulfur dioxide when explaining their role in acid rain.
Clarify that oxides of nitrogen, formed from nitrogen and oxygen at high temperatures, specifically contribute to acid rain, while sulfur dioxide comes from burning sulfur impurities in fuels.
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