Acid rain harmful examples (in 6 points)
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- Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidiccomponents, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms.
- The ecological effects of acid rain are most clearly seen in aquatic environments, such as streams, lakes, and marshes where it can be harmful to fish and other wildlife.
- As it flows through the soil, acidic rain water can leach aluminum from soil clay particles and then flow into streams and lakes.
- Acid rain can be extremely harmful to forests.
- Acid rain that seeps into the ground can dissolve nutrients, such as magnesium and calcium, that trees need to be healthy.
- Acid rain also causes aluminum to be released into the soil, which makes it difficult for trees to take up water.
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- Acid rain causes aluminum to be released into the soil, which makes it difficult for trees to take up water.
- The ecological effects of acid rain are most clearly seen in aquatic environments, such as streams, lakes, and marshes where it can be harmful to fish and other wildlife.
- Very strong acids will burn if they touch your skin.
- Very strong acids can even destroy metals.
- Sulfur dioxide & nitrogen dioxide present in acid rain can cause problems such as asthma, dry coughs, headaches, eye, nose, and throat irritations.
- Acid rain can also damage or irritate our lungs.
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