hello friends i want to ask that what is acid rain and it's effects?
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Rain water that contain large amount of ACK is called acid rain
It is a natural phenomenon caused by chemicals emitted during volcanic eruptions, the decomposition of plants, and other causes. However, the majority of acid rain today is caused by human activity, such as burning fossil fuels (petroleum and coal) that come from factories, vehicles, power plants, and boilers.
Burning fossil fuels generates nitrogen oxide and dioxide and sulphur trioxide that are released into the atmosphere. These react in the atmosphere with suspended droplets and other substances and generate acid rain, which can spread across hundreds of miles.
Effects of acid rain
Although collective imaginary makes us think of rain that corrodes the skin, the effect of acid rain is less spectacular, but that does not mean it is less harmful. Firstly, acid rain has a fatal effect on bodies of water such as lakes, rivers and oceans, as it changes their acidity level and destroys algae and plankton, and increases fish mortality. Forests are another of its victims, as it wipes out nitrogen-fixing micro-organisms and directly destroys leaves and branches on contact.
Acid rain not only affects organic elements, buildings and infrastructures also suffer. The acidity dissolves the calcium carbonate and damages marble and limestone, eroding monuments and statues. It is also a scourge on farming areas, as it deionises the soil, decreasing the quality and causing stress to plants. This makes them vulnerable to infestation. In addition, it changes and deteriorates the natural conditions of aquatic eco-systems, affecting the food chain and a significant number of species.