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Many monuments have in them calcium especially those made of marble or concrete not to mention those of bronze and other metals. The acid in the rain reacts with these literally dissolving them, until over time there is nothing left or that which is left becomes badly disfigured.

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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


What is acid rain how does it effect monuments?

As rain falls through air born pollution, the rain becomes slightly acidic. It this acidity that attacks the stone work and fabric of monuments and buildings. Acidic rain also causes stunted plant growth and will even kill off trees that are growing in the prevailing acidic rain pattern.


What kind of affect does acid rain have on monuments?

erosion corrosion, close?


Effect of acid rain?

Acid rains contain nitrogen, sulfur and carbon oxides. - The efects of acid rain are that they destroy all the monuments (from stones, bronze, etc.) - Acid rains destroy forrests, crops and vegetation - The pH of waters (lakes, rivers, seas, oceans) is increased


How does acid rain effect stone?

Acid rain can dissolve stones.


How does acid rain affect peoples lives?

* acid rain damages crops because it increases the acidity of soil. * acid rain corrodes buildings and structures especially those made of marble such as taj mahal. * acid rain causes acidification of water in the lakes and rivers which causes the destruction of living things in water.


How do you keep yourself safe from acid rain?

Acid rain can't hurt people but acid rain does hurt buildings monuments and plant life and animals.If you were looking for signs of acid rain look for the soil getting lighter and the plants getting smaller.The tips are keep your plants covered if they are outside and keep any monuments or gardens covered as well.You do not need a supply list because acid rain can not hurt people and there are no emergency numbers to call.Do not drink from the acid rain water because it can make you sick.


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


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.


Does acid rain effect trains?

no


How statue and monuments in India are affected by acid rain?

Acid rain is a byproduct of various human activities that leads to the emission of oxides of sulphur and nitrogen in the atmosphere. These oxides undergo oxidation and then react with water vapour to form acids. Acid rain causes damage to buildings and structures made of stone and metal. In India, limestone is a major stone used in the construction of various monuments and statues, including the Taj Mahal. Acid rain reacts with limestone as: This results in the loss of lustre and colour of monuments, leading to their disfiguration.