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Asia-Pacific Forum
on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 5, Issue 1, Article 4 (Apr.,
2004) Man Wai FONG A demonstration of acid rain
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Asia-Pacific Forum
on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 5, Issue 1, Article 4 (Apr.,
2004) Man Wai FONG A demonstration of acid rain
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The effects of acid rain
Acid rain has a variety of ecologically damaging consequences, including the following:
- Direct toxic effects to plants from excessive acid concentrations
- Indirect toxic effects to plants, such as Al3+ liberated from soil
- Acidification of lake water with toxic effects to living organisms
- Corrosion of metal and building materials
- Respiratory effects on humans and other animals
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