Explain in detail the adverse effects caused by the acid rain
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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 is harmful for agriculture, trees and plants as it dissolves and washes away nutrients needed for their growth. It causes respiratory aliments in human beings and animals.
When acid rain falls and flows as ground water to reach rivers, lakes etc. it affects plants and animal life in aquatic ecosystem.
It corrodes water pipes resulting in the leaching of heavy metals such as iron, lead and copper into the drinking water.
Acid rain damages buildings and other structures made of
stone are metal The Taj Mahal in India has been affected by
acid rain