When sulfuric acid and nitric acid dissolved in the atmosphere fall on the earth’s surface through rain, it is called acid rain.
Following are some harmful effects of Acid rain.
Harmful Effects of Acid Rain
- Acid rain increases soil acidity and reduces fertility. As a result, the crop production rate decreases and sometimes many plants die.
- Many microbes and aquatic plants are destroyed as the acidity level of water increases. As a result, the balance of the ecosystem is disturbed.
- Besides, Acid rain damage houses and historical monuments.