SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -8) In Eastern Canada, damage has been caused to trees, plants, fish, and buildings by pollutants from factories. This type of pollution is called: acid rain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ongoing industrialization of society has resulted in the increased release of acidic chemicals into the atmosphere. Acid rain has wiped out fishes, molluscs and frogs in thousands of Eastern Canada lakes . Acid rain has wiped out fishes, molluscs and frogs in thousands of Eastern Canada lakes (photo by Don E.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acid rain results when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by wind and air currents. The SO2 and NOX react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These then mix with water and other materials before falling to the ground.

Detailed explanation-4: -When acid rain and dry acidic particles fall to earth, the nitric and sulfuric acid that make the particles acidic can land on statues, buildings, and other manmade structures, and damage their surfaces. The acidic particles corrode metal and cause paint and stone to deteriorate more quickly.