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What is acid rain? How is it caused?Mention its harmful effects. |
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Answer» acid rain case by the harmful effects of camicle Acid rainis arainor any other form ofprecipitationthat is unusuallyacidic, meaning that it has elevated levels of hydrogen ions (lowpH). It can have harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals and infrastructure. Acid rain is caused by emissions ofsulphur dioxideandnitrogen oxide, which react with thewater moleculesin theatmosphereto produce acids. Some governments have made efforts since the 1970s to reduce the release of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere with positive results. Acid rain has been shown to have adverse impacts on forests, freshwaters and soils, killing insect and aquatic life-forms as well as causing damage to buildings and having impacts on human health. |
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