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Give two effects of acid rain

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1.Destruction of aquatic life - In lakes, streams, wetlands and other aquatic environments, acid rain makes water acidic and causes it to absorb aluminium that happens to make its way from soil and into lakes and streams. This makes the water toxic and aquatic animals like fish, clams, crayfish and others cannot tolerate it and they die.

2. Destruction of forests - Acid rain damages forests and especially the forests found at higher elevations by releasing aluminum in the soil which makes it difficult for trees to take up water. The leaves of trees are also harmed by he acid.

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