Question

What are the effects of acid rain? How can we prevent them? (3 marks)

Answer 1

Acid rain affects us in many ways. Some of the consequences are given below. (1 mark)

1. It irritates eyes and skin of human beings.
2. It inhibits germination and growth of seedlings.
3. It changes the fertility of the soil, destroys plants and aquatic life.
4. It causes corrosion of many buildings, bridges, etc.

Preventive measures:
Acid rain and its effects can be controlled by the following ways. (2 marks)

1. Minimizing the usage of fossil fuel such as petrol, diesel etc.
2. Using CNG (Compressed Natural Gas).
3. Using non – conventional source of energy.
4. Proper disposal of the industrial wastes.