The effects of acid rain are most clearly seen in-
- Aquatic environments, such as streams, lakes, and marshes where it can be harmful to fish and other wildlife.Â
- As acidic rain flows through the soil, the water leaches aluminium from soil clay particles and flows into streams and lakes.Â
- The more acid introduced to the ecosystem, the more it releases the aluminium.
- Some types of plants and animals are acid-sensitive and will be lost as the pH declines. Generally, the young of most species are more sensitive to environmental conditions than adults.Â
- Most fish eggs cannot hatch At pH 5, while some adult fish die at lower pH levels.Â
- Even if a species of fish or animal can tolerate moderately acidic water, the animals or plants it eats might not.
Go through the detailed information on Acid Rain in the given link.
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Types of Rainfall | Climatic Change in India |
Monsoons in India | India Meteorological Department |
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