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प्रश्न
State two harmful effects of acid rain on the environment.
थोडक्यात उत्तर
उत्तर
- Acid rain increases acidity in the soil and destroys forests and crops.
- It corrodes buildings, monuments, statues, bridges, fences and railings. For example, acid rain produced by the pollutants from the Mathura oil refinery has been turning the white marble surface of the Taj Mahal into yellow.
- It poses a serious threat to human health, since it contaminates air and water.
- It affects the human nervous system by causing neurological diseases.
- Aquatic species are affected due to acid rain.
- Acid rain affects the plant growth. Plant leaves get burnt and dry.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Acid rain has adverse effect on the environment. State the effect acid rain has on the following:
The fertility of the soil.
______ has pH less than 5.6.
Acid rain inhibits the germination and growth of seedlings.
Rainwater is actually the purest form of water.
Write the reaction of oxygen with hydrocarbons.
Erosion of ancient monuments and statues is caused by acid rain which itself is the result of gaseous pollution.
Which of the following gas can cause acid rain?
Study the figure shown here and answer the following questions.
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- Identify the kind of pollution and define it.
- Mention four main sources of the pollution.
- Write two harmful effects the above-mentioned pollution for the living organisms.
