pH → measures acidity + alkalinity in a substance
NOx (vehicle emissions) + water → nitrous & nitric acid
impacts communities that are downwind of coal-burning plants
pollutants can travel long distances
has many effects on natural ecosystems and human structures
type of soil determines resistance to acid deposition
prolonged exposure to sound at high levels → physiological stress and hearing loss
transportation: railroads, mass transit, sirens, airports, heavy traffic, motocycles
machinery from industry
construction: trucks, jackhammers, nail guns
primarily affects those in urban areas
us noise control act (1972): allows EPA to regulate emissions from major noise pollution sources
occupational safety and health association (osha): limits noise exposure in workplaces
quiet communities act: provides funding for reducing noise in airports
also affects animals negatively
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