Acid Rain Effects and Causes

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How does acid rain affect water bodies?

  • It makes the water more acidic and harms the aquatic life (correct)
  • It purifies the water bodies by removing impurities
  • It increases the nutrient content in rivers and lakes
  • It has no impact on the plants and animals in the water

What is the main cause of acid rain?

  • Carbon emissions from cars
  • Chemicals used in agriculture
  • Pollution from factories
  • Sulphur and nitrogen compounds (correct)

Which of the following is threatened by acid rain?

  • Pied Flycatcher and Apollo Butterfly in Sweden (correct)
  • Arctic polar bears
  • Cacti in desert regions
  • Tropical rainforest species

What effect does acid rain have on forests?

<p>It damages and kills large stretches of forests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does acid rain affect human health?

<p>It can cause skin lesions and irritate the eyes and lungs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nutrient content of soil due to acid rain?

<p>It washes away nutrients like potassium, calcium, and magnesium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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