How the acid rain effect nature?
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Acid rain has many ecological effects, but none is greater than its impact on lakes, streams, wetlands, and other aquatic environments. Acid rain makes waters acidic, and causes them to absorb the aluminum that makes its way from soil into lakes and streams. Mark as brainlist
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The term acid rain was coined in the late 1800s. Public awareness of acid rain grew in the 1970s when published studies revealed damage to lakes caused many species of fish to disappear. Research shows that acid rain interferes with a fish’s ability to take in oxygen, salt, and nutrients. The symptoms of fish suffering from these effects can be seen as mucus around gills, eggs that are too brittle, and bone deformities.
There are other problems to consider. High nitrogen content in fertilizer causes algae blooms. Like fish, algae are a living organism that needs oxygen, but in large numbers oxygenation in water drops significantly starving aquatic life in the process. Crayfish, clams, many types of fish, and other aquatic animals are all impacted by the effects of not just algae blooms but metals released from soil when acid rain falls. Due to the sensitivity of the food chain, as fish die off so too do birds and insects.
At higher elevations acid rain and the release of aluminum in soil robs trees of essential nutrients. High acidity washes away the protective coating on leaves affecting their ability to photosynthesis properly. This leaves affected trees often unable to properly take in moisture, develop fully, or survive cold weather.
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The term acid rain was coined in the late 1800s. Public awareness of acid rain grew in the 1970s when published studies revealed damage to lakes caused many species of fish to disappear. Research shows that acid rain interferes with a fish’s ability to take in oxygen, salt, and nutrients. The symptoms of fish suffering from these effects can be seen as mucus around gills, eggs that are too brittle, and bone deformities.
There are other problems to consider. High nitrogen content in fertilizer causes algae blooms. Like fish, algae are a living organism that needs oxygen, but in large numbers oxygenation in water drops significantly starving aquatic life in the process. Crayfish, clams, many types of fish, and other aquatic animals are all impacted by the effects of not just algae blooms but metals released from soil when acid rain falls. Due to the sensitivity of the food chain, as fish die off so too do birds and insects.
At higher elevations acid rain and the release of aluminum in soil robs trees of essential nutrients. High acidity washes away the protective coating on leaves affecting their ability to photosynthesis properly. This leaves affected trees often unable to properly take in moisture, develop fully, or survive cold weather.
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