Why+is+pH+in+PA?


 * **A great amount of Pennsylvania receives most of the acidic rainfall in the U.S.**


 * **Rocks in the state contain certain minerals that contribute to acidification**


 * **There are many coal mines and they add to the acidity of the water**


 * **Most acidic rain is from human activities**

> > > > > ** Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere and react with water and oxygen. The wind blows the acidic solutions across the atmosphere for miles. When acid rain reaches Earth, it flows across the surface and runs into water systems and sinks into the soil. ** [|Cited From].
 * **The most common culprit is fossil fuels**
 * **Coal burning power plants**
 * **Factories**
 * **Automobiles**