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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Criteria Air Pollutants

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the six major air pollutants. In-depth descriptions of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulates, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead are provided.
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Article
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Acid Rain: What Is Being Done?

For Students 3rd - 8th
The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: The Effects of Acid Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
Geology and chemistry of acid rain effects. Lots of building and monument pictures showing acid rain damage. Be sure to follow the "next" link at bottom of each page.
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Website
Other

State of the Environment Norway: Acid Rain

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of graphs and maps along with a complete explanation of acid rain and its threat to our environment. A long list of environmental links.
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Lesson Plan
Other

North Carolina Deq: The Adventures of Clair & Cam [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality offers the PDF "The Adventures of Clair & Cam" a K-5 Curriculum & Activity Guide which provides air quality education videos, lessons, activities, and music. Requires Adobe...
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Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Nitrogen Oxides

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting facts about nitrogen oxides, gases whose molecules are made of nitrogen and oxygen atoms and contribute to air pollution.
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Article
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Nitric Acid

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of nitric acid, its composition, and its uses.
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Article
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Nitrogen Oxides

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting information on nitrous oxides as they contribute to air pollution.