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What are some of the problems of acid rain?

Answer 1

Acid rain affects the solubility of the minerals in the soil making it harder for the plants to absorb them.It also damages the leaves leading to the gradual death of the plant. There is also the acidity of the marine ecosystem which affects the availability of nutrients for the phtoplankton and microorganisms, Concerning the properties of humans ion gets rusted and stone building start deteriorating as small parts of them dissolve little by little in this acid rain.

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Answer 2

Emilia Aguirre

Some problems of acid rain include:

Damage to aquatic ecosystems
Harm to forests and vegetation
Corrosion of buildings and infrastructure
Adverse effects on human health, particularly respiratory issues
Leaching of toxic metals from soil into water sources

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