Company 4 – The effects of acid precipitation on terrestrial ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems, and inorganic materials (i.e. buildings, cars, etc.).
- The members of the company decide on a name and logo for their firm.
- The team prepares answers to the following questions:
- What is acid precipitation?
- What chemicals make precipitation acidic and how does it happen?
- Where do these chemical come from?
- How do we measure the acidity of precipitation?
- Where are the high concentrations of acid precipitation in Ramford County?
- What are the effects of acid precipitation on trees and soil?
- What happens when lakes and aquatic systems become acidic?
- What are the effects of acid precipitation on inorganic materials (i.e. buildings, cars, roads, bridges)?
- The team prepares a 10 minute presentation including the answers to questions 5, 6, 7, 8.