Question

How acid rain is produced? Mention the harmful effects of acid rain?

Answer 1

Answer:

Acid rain is caused by sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide released into the atmosphere by burning coal especially in power houses.

Acid rain destroys plants, erodes buildings, historical monuments and kills aquatic life. This destructive rain is prevalent in highly industrialized nations. In India the beautiful Taj Mahal is facing the threat of acid rain. It is imperative for power houses to be fitted with desulphurisation mechanism to prevent acid rain

Answer 2

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Acid rain results when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by wind and air currents. The SO2 and NOX react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These then mix with water and other materials before falling to the ground.