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What is acid rain? Mention two of its effects.

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Acid rain means the presence of excessive acids in rainwater which are formed when oxides like nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide react with water.
Effects:
1) It corrodes monuments, buildings, etc.
2) Aquatic life is affected.

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