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प्रश्न
What is the cause of acid rain? Give any two impacts of acid rain.
उत्तर
Causes:
Sulphur and nitrogen oxides are emitted by burning fossil fuels. Such smoke and gases entering the atmosphere make a dilute soup of sulphuric and nitric acids. This falls on the land surface in the form of acid rain damaging the things on Earth.
Impacts:
- Acid rain accelerates the decay of building materials and paints, including buildings, statues, and sculptures which are part of our nation's culture and heritage.
- Acid rain causes respiratory problems in humans, especially for people suffering from asthma. It may cause throat irritation, dry cough, and severe headache.
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Why does rainwater have pH of less than 7?
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Petrol engine gives off gaseous oxides of ______
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The nutrients present in the soil.
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The acidity of the soil.
