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Question
What are the effects of acid rain?
Solution
Effects of Acid Rain:
- Acid rain increases acidity in the soil and destroys forests and crops.
- It corrodes fences, buildings, monuments, bridges and statues.
- It affects the human nervous system by causing neurological diseases.
- It poses a serious threat to human health, since it contaminates air and water.
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