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How does soil type play a mile in the effects of acid rain?

Answer 1

It can neutralize pH of rain if it has carbonates

Soils of the calcium carbonate type (calcerous soils) are good in neutralizing low pH of rain because the pH of precipitation will be neutralized if the soil is alkaline.

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Answer 2

Ian Ashland

Soil type can influence the effects of acid rain by either buffering or exacerbating its impact. Acidic rainwater can leach minerals from the soil, affecting plant growth. In soils with higher buffering capacity, such as those rich in calcium carbonate, the impact of acid rain may be mitigated, whereas in less buffered soils, it can lead to increased soil acidity, potentially harming plants and aquatic ecosystems.

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