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Yes, acid rain does affect germination of seeds by mixing in with the soil and damaging the seed coating.
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How is it possible for acid rain in other parts of the world to affect us in new zealand?
Acid rain damages a plants germination process. If to much acid rain= is given to it, it will die. (SAD) :-(
What stimulates germination of desert plant seeds after a hard rain?
The water itself stimulates the germination of the seeds.
How acids affect seed germination?
Seed germination is negatively affected by acid rain because of its (low) pH level and its direct chemical direct effects on the seed. Acid rain is a term to describe precipitation containing contaminants that alter the natural pH of the rain (normally a pH of 7). Contaminants can take the form of carbonic acid (HCO3) and has a pH that can vary between 5.8 and almost 7; a weak acid by most standards. Acid rain can also contain other "acidifying" elements such as Sulfur and Nitrogen which are more harmful. Acid rain can cause direct damage to exposed foliage (seeds included) as well as a longer term effects to the soil where concentrations can build up over time.
How does acidity affect germination?
When acid rain, for example, rains down and it hits a germinating seed, the seed will deteriorate almost immediate. The less acid the better for the seed.
How does acid rain affect the human health?
Acid rain can damage skin of a person.
How does rain affect the desert?
Acid rain can have a devastating affect on the desert. This acid can wear through the plants protective layer and it will then die in the sun.
How do humans affect acid rain?
We build factories that create pollution; in some cases acid rain
What are the long term and short term effects of acid rain?
acid rain can affect many things
How does acid rain affect the home?
it burns it
Can acid rain affect water?
yes, it can
Does acid rain affect clay?
yes it can
Does acid rain affect the enivorment?
Yes it does.
