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... species in that lake disappear. The chart shows the effects of acidity on various freshwater animals. The destruction doesn't end only with fish. Insects, invertebrates, snails, clams, plankton, mayflies and stone flies are either killed or driven away. Plant life is also greatly reduced (Ostmann 50). Even the decomposition of dead plants in lakes is affected by the acid in the ... ...
... may not be repairable or reversible. On some croplands, tomatoes grow to only half their full weight ("Acid Rain Lesson Plan", 2002). Naturally it rains on cities too, eating away stone monuments and concrete structures, and corroding the pipes that channel the water away to the lakes. Paint jobs are frequent due to the acid in the rain, speeding up the ... ...
... of many plants and underwater life in thousands of lakes and streams around the world. It strips forest soils of nutrients and damages farm crops. Acid rain can also corrode stone buildings, bridges, and priceless monuments. Acid rain can also be harmful to humans because acid rain kills the crops and fish we eat, ruins homes, and the acid can release ... ...
... clearly we can see through the air, an effect called visibility reduction. Acid rain is known to contribute to the corrosion of metals and to the deterioration and soiling of stone and paint on buildings, statues, and other structures of cultural significance. The damage inflicted on cultural objects is especially costly since a loss of detail caused by the destructive potential of ... ...
