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Acid Rain And Its Effects
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Acid rain is the result of the burning of fossil fuels, which release nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. When the two compounds react in the atmosphere, with water, oxygen, and oxidants, they form acid rain, or acid deposition. Electric utility plants mostly emit the sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Acid rain is deposited ....
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.... soil. As acid moves through soils, it strips away vital plant nutrients through chemical reaction, resulting in a threat to future forest productivity.
Acid rain is also capable of eroding metals, including iron (the most important structural metal) stone and paint. Because of this acid rain accelerates the decay of building materials, statues, .... |
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