Acid rain, also called acid deposition, refers to a mixture of wet and dry deposited material from the atmosphere that contains higher than normal amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x).

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Acid rain, also called acid deposition, refers to a mixture of wet and dry deposited material from the atmosphere that contains higher than normal amounts of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x). These chemicals are from natural and manmade sources, primarily fossil fuel (mainly coal) consumption.

Acid Rain, Also Called Acid Deposition, Refers to a Mixture