Question

58. Mention the effects of acid rain.

Answer 1

Part 1: Acid rain:

The gases like Nitrogen dioxide $\left({\mathrm{NO}}_2\right)$ and Sulphur dioxide $\left({\mathrm{SO}}_2\right)$ that are released from factories, burning of fossil fuels, etc. dissolve in rainwater and form corresponding acids. This rain when reaches in earth's surface is called acid rain.

Part 2: Effects of acid rain:

The effects of acid rain are:

• When acid rain reaches the land, it reduces the fertility of the soil.
• It damages the crops.
• When acid rain is mixed with water bodies like rivers, lakes, etc., these water bodies get polluted and harm aquatic animals and plants.
• It corrodes the monuments or buildings. The yellow color of the Taj Mahal is due to acid rain.
• ${\mathrm{SO}}_2$ present in acid rain causes various health problems like asthma, bronchitis, etc.