Saturday, November 5, 2011

Harmful Consequences of Acid Rain

Pollution causes impurities to rain water and turning it to acidic substance. It is said that rain water contains many minerals and it is good for the skin and hair. However, due to the pollutants on it, it is not pure anymore. Acid rain can bring negative effects on plants, animals and even human beings. In this article, the causes of acid rain will be discussed as well as its effects on the life in the planet.

Pollutants and harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and ammonium when mixed with rain water in the atmosphere, will turn the rain droplets acidic. High level of hydrogen ions in the rain water will result to the pH level of the water to drop below 7. Acid rain, if it will fall to the ground, will result to destruction of vegetation and other life forms.

Vegetation is one of the living things that can be affected by acid rainffected by acid rain. Acid rain causes damage to microorganisms in the soil that usually helps in biochemical processes. It also affects the pollination and reproduction of plants. Acid rain can remove the waxy coating of the plants, thus, making them prone to diseases.

Metals can be corroded by acid rain. Moreover, harmful metals such as aluminum and mercury can be leak into the soils and be washed to the bodies of water resulting to damage or even death of aquatic life. Not only will that fishes die, but greater amount of these harmful chemicals stocked in the body of fishes will cause harmful effects to humans.

Acid rain is also known to affect human beings. It can cause problems in the skin like burns and blisters. Too much acid in theuch acid in the rain can also lead to burning of the skin. Acid rain, according to doctors, can also cause skin cancer. Humans can have health problems due to acid rainue to acid rain by consuming plants and animals that contain harmful chemicals.

These are the facts about acid rain and how it can affect living things. May we perform our tasks as guardians of our mother nature.

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