what is meant by Acid Rain? how is acid rain caused ?what damage is caused by acid rain?
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Answer:
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.
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Acid rain
When the PH of the rain drops below 5.6 , it is called acid rain
Explanation:
Gases/ major compond rsponsible for acid rain
a) It is harmul for agriculture, trees and plants
b) It affect aquaic ecosystem
c) It damages buildings and other structures made of stone or metal
Example: Taj Mahal
d) It causes respiratory diseases , skin cancer , ect.....
Different measures / methods to reduce acid rain
a) Reduce the use of automobiles
b) Encourage the use of natural gas instead of coal
c) Catalytic converters must be used in motor vehicles