Question

state the effect acid rain has on the following(i.e., increases or decreases)-
(i)nutrients present in the soil
(ii)acidity of soil
(iii)fertility of soil
(iv)pH of water bodies
(v)rate of photosynthesis in plants

Answer 1

(i)nutrients present in the soil - Decreases
(ii)acidity of soil - Decreases but depends on the soil
(iii)fertility of soil -Decreases
(iv)pH of water bodies - Increases
(v)rate of photosynthesis in plants -Decreases