What Are the Different Acid Rain Effects?
Acid rain is a term that encompasses several ways in which acids fall from the sky and cause environmental damage. These acids come from air pollution, primarily sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide gases. They can fall as acid precipitation, or fall back directly as acidic particles and gases. Acid rain damage can range from polluted waterways to corroded statues and buildings to direct effects on human health. The worst acid rain effects on ecology are seen in waterways, such as lakes, streams, and marshes. The most sensitive areas are those that are located in watersheds in which the soil is not very effective at neutralizing acidic compounds. When this happens, the water becomes more acidic. This means it has a lower pH. In addition, aluminum is released into the water from the soil, and is highly toxic to many forms of aquatic life.
