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What two chemical families are responsible for acid rain? |
Nitrogen, and sulfur-containing substances |
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Effects of acid rain on: Plants and animals Various Objects Human Beings |
P&A: damages waxy coating that protects leaves, burns the skin of earthworms in the soil, increases adicity of the soil, and the roots ability to absorb nutrients Various Objects: Acid rain contributes to the damaging of metals and the deterioration of paint and stone. These effects significantly reduce the value of buildings, bridges, cultural objects Human Beings: The harm to people from acid rain is not direct. Walking in acid rain, or even swimming in an acid lake, is no more dangerous than walking or swimming in clean water. |
