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The acid chemicals(sulfur from coal and other fossil fuels) harm and kill plant cells stopping photosynthesis. The acids destroy the plants lipids, proteins, and membranes causing the cell to malfunction and lose good clean water and other chemicals needed for photosynthesis.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAcid rain deposits small amounts of sulfur and over time the sulfur builds up blocking direct sunlight from reaching plantlife. This in turn slows the process of photosynthesis.
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How does acid rain effect photosynthesis?
two words. emile heskey
What is the effect of acid rain do to national mounments?
acid rain contains sulfur dioxide which is an acid, which then dissolves the surface of monuments, this is a slow process. also acid snow can do the same
How does acid rain effect stone?
Acid rain can dissolve stones.
How does acid rain effect the Geo sphere?
acid rain erodes stuff
How can acid rain affect the rate of photosynthesis?
Acid rain can affect the rate of photosynthesis by deceasing the pH of the soil. As acid rain contains weak sulfuric acid and many more different solvents therefore will decease the pH (8->6). Having the incorrect pH may kill some of the plants tissues therefore limits photosynthesis.
What does acid rain have to do with weathering?
Acid rain speeds up the process of weathering!
Does acid rain have no effect on trees?
Acid rain can damage the leaves on trees and can kill them.
Is a diseased forest a effect of acid rain?
no it is effect
Does acid rain effect trains?
no
Why acid rain is a hrmful effect?
Acid Rain destroyes and eats at stones and certain minerals.
How can you design an experiment to show the effect of acid rain?
Limestone, and rain. Try placing the Limestone outside, and take photographs of it after it rains. This would be a slow process though.
Does Acid Rain effect beavers?
every animal is affected by acid rain somehow so yea
