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Social Effects ( Impacts ) Of Acid Rain :

 Effects ( Impacts ) Of  Acid Rain : 

Acid rain causes a number of harmful effects. Some of the adverse effects are as follows. 

1. Effects of acid rain on human beings

i)  Acidic rain has been found to be very dangerous to the living organisms as it can very dangerous to the living organisms as it can destroy life. Human nervous system, respiratory system and digestive system  are affected by acid rain.

ii) It also causes the premature death from the heart and lung disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.



2. Effects of  acid rain on Buildings : 

i) The Taj Mahal in Agra Suffering at present due to So2 and H2So4 acid fumes released from Mathura refinery. Crystals of CuSo4 & MgSo4 are formed as a result of corrosion caused by acid rain.

ii) Acid Rai corrodes houses, monuments, statues, bridges and fences. British Parliament building also suffered damage due to H2So4 rains. 

iii) Acid rain and dry deposition of acidic particles contribute to the corrosion of metals, and the deterioration of paint and stone. These Effects seriously reduce the value of buildings, bridges and        cultural  Objects. 

iv) Dry deposition Of acidic compounds can also dirty buildings and other structures, leading to increased maintenance costs. 


3) Effects of  Acid Rain On Terrestrial and Lake Ecosystem :  

i) The effect of acid precipitation on terrestrial vegetation reduces rate of photosynthesis and growth and increased sensitivity to drought and disease. 

ii) Acid Rain severely retards the growth of crops such as beans,        radish, potato, spinach and carrots etc., 

iii) Acid rain causes a number of complications in ponds, rivers and lakes where it accumulates as acid snow. It causes a significant reduction in fish population. 

iv) Black flies, mosquitoes, deer flies and the aquatic worms occur abundantly where fishes are eliminated due to acid deposition. 

v) The activity of the bacteria and other microscopic animals is reduced in acidic water. So the dead materials and other accumulated substances lying on the bottom of lakes are not rapidly decomposed. Thus essential nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus stay locked up in dead wastages. Biomass production is reduced and fish population declines.







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