Question

what is the cause of acid rain? give any two impacts of acid rain

Answer 1

The harmful effluents which are released from factories containing mainly sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause acid rain . These harmful gases rise up in the air and mix with water and oxygen and react with each other causing acid rain.

Impact of acid rain:-
1.It is harmful for plants, animals and aquatic life.
2.It destroys monuments eg.Taj Mahal.

HOPE THIS HELPS! !

Answer 2

Acid rain:-

❋ If the precipitation has a pH less than 5.6, it is described as acid rain.

❋ This situation occurs when oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen in the atmosphere combine with water vapour and form sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively.

❋ These precipitate as rain snow or fog. The main source of these oxides are combustion of fuels in the industries.

Effects Of Acid Rain :-

❋ Acid rain effects all forms of life. It affects egg production in aquatic animals and hence, alters the population ratios.

❋ It can affect vegetation since the soil becomes acidic. It leeches the nutrients in soil. The leaves of affected plants develop brown spots and cracks this allows infection of pathogens.

❋ Acid rain is harmful to human health also it causes skin allergies and respiratory problems.

❋ Acid rain also affects old buildings and monuments it damages metal and stone structures.