Question

Acid rain affects aquatic life.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Acid rain

• It is caused by a chemical reaction of water with compounds like sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
• Combustion of fossil fuels in vehicles, industries, etc causes the release of such gases which in turn causes acid rain.
• This leads to reducing in the pH of the water body from 7 (neutral) to 4 or 5(acidic).

Harmful effects of acid rain

• Corrosion of metals.
• Degradation of monuments.
• affects marine life.

Harmful effects of acid rain on aquatic life

• Fishes and other aquatic animals get killed due to low pH.
• Reduce biodiversity of water bodies.

So, acid rain affects aquatic life.

Hence, the given statement is true.