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Acid rain can make the soil too acidic, which may mess up the growth of certain crops. When acid rain falls into lakes, it can poison the water supply for any marine life, as well as animals that drink from that water source.

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What are 5 causes of weathering?

acid rain, wind, tidal, water on surface & chemical


Acid rain effects non-living things?

Yes, it eats into stone. Ancient monuments are getting destroyed by acid rain and smog. The Pantheon is a perfect example.


How can you tell the difference between cause and effect?

Effect is the outcome of a circumstance and cause it what made it happen... For example the cause of acid rain is increased amounts of pollution in the atmostphere and one of the effects acid rain incurs is the wearing down of limestone buildings.


What are the five agents of chemical weathering?

Chemical reactions break down the bonds holding the rocks together, causing them to fall apart, forming smaller and smaller pieces. Chemical weathering is much more common in locations where there is a lot of water. This is because water is important to many of the chemical reactions that can take place. Warmer temperatures are also more friendly to chemical weathering. The most common types of chemical weathering are oxidation, hydrolysis and carbonation.


Where did the first acid rain occur?

Acid rain probably started after the industrial revolution. In Man's quest to industrialize, we created so many industries without considering or bothering about the impact of the pollution we caused on the environment. Acid rain happens when there is significant amount of pollution in the air, these chemical compounds mix with rain clouds and therefore when it rains the polluted water causes "acid rain" or polluted rain.

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How does acid rain effect non-living things?

it can hurt unicorns


The agents of chemical weathering?

Water oxygen carbon dioxide living organisms acid rain


How does acid rain affect rocks metals and living organisms?

Acid rain is the result of sulfur compounds entering the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels. When it rains, these compounds enter raindrops and fall to the ground. These chemicals have a lower pH (possible Hydrogen) which is a measure of acidity and basicity. Any ecosystem near a coal fired power plant is susceptible to acid rain, however, the most obvious are forests and lakes.


What is weathering is the breakdown of a rocks minerals by water oxygen carbon dioxide living organisms and acid rain?

Chemical


How does acid rain effect stone?

Acid rain can dissolve stones.


What effect does acid rain have on the organisms in the environment?

"If you are in AP Bio then you should have been paying more attention in class. Precipitation is rain, acid precipitation is therefore acid rain. Acid rain is harmful to plants, animals, and fish. Even buildings are affected. It is ACID therefore corrosive and deadly. Sorry if I come across as rude but try to make the most of your education." Wow that guy/girl is really annoying. He/she even posted the same answer on yahoo. I recognize this question from the study guide for Chapter 3, #9. I looked on a lot of websites about acid precipitation and non of them said anything about it being a benefit to organisms. So i assume that it was a typo or something.


Acid rain what effect does this have on living things?

Acid rain can harm living things by changing the pH level of soil and water bodies, which affects the health of plants and animals. It can also damage plant leaves, disrupt aquatic ecosystems, and contribute to the decline of certain species. Long-term exposure to acid rain can have negative impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem health.


Does acid rain have no effect on trees?

Acid rain can damage the leaves on trees and can kill them.


What type of biologist would most likely study the effect of acid rain on the fish population?

An aquatic biologist would most likely study the effect of acid rain on the fish population, as they specialize in the study of organisms and ecosystems in freshwater environments like rivers, lakes, and streams where fish populations are often impacted by acid rain.


Is a diseased forest a effect of acid rain?

no it is effect


Does acid rain effect trains?

no


How are fossil fuel and acid precipitation related?

Fossil fuel combustion releases pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which can react with the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. These acidic compounds can then mix with precipitation, forming acid rain or snow. The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to acid precipitation.