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Acid Rain – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

April 12, 2021 3 Comments
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INTRODUCTION Acid Rain: It is defined as precipitation that has an acidic pH range. In simple terms, it can be described as a high level of hydrogen ions in the rain that makes it acidic. This type of rain is hazardous for aquatic life, plants, animals, infrastructure, etc. Check out: Air Pollution– Sources, Effects, and […]

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