Effect of acid rain on plants?
Leaf damage, reduced photosynthesis, stunted growth.
Effect of acid rain on soils?
Lowered pH, dissolved nutrients, release of toxic metals.
Effect of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems?
Acidification of water bodies, harm to aquatic life.
Effect of acid rain on infrastructure?
Erosion of statues and gravestones.
Long-distance travel of pollutants?
Pollution effects felt far from the source due to wind patterns.
Soil mitigation of acid rain?
Soils with calcium or limestone can neutralize acids.
Bedrock mitigation of acid rain?
Limestone or marble bedrock can neutralize acids.
Dry deposition formation?
NOx and SO2 released, react with ammonia, form nitric salts and sulfates.
Wet deposition (acid rain) formation?
NOx and SO2 react with water, create nitric and sulfuric acid.
