Acid Rain Worksheet

Science Worksheet · Grades 4–7

Acid Rain Worksheet

A printable science worksheet for grades 4-7 on acid rain. Students learn how burning fossil fuels leads to acid rain and how it damages the environment, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.

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Subject

Science

Grades

Grades 4–7

Skill Focus

Acid Rain, earth science

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Lesson Overview

About this worksheet

Acid rain is rain made more acidic by air pollution from burning fossil fuels. This worksheet teaches how acid rain forms and how it damages trees, lakes, and buildings, plus how people can reduce it.

The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.

Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Pollution and Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources worksheets.

How to Use This Lesson

Read the reference box and review the terms.

Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.

Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.

Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.

Pair with the Pollution Worksheet for more on the environment.

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Acid Rain Worksheet

A printable science worksheet for grades 4-7 on acid rain. Students learn how burning fossil fuels leads to acid rain and how it damages the environment, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.

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