IB ESS SL 8.3.6 Acid rain impacts Question Bank

a. damages the leaves of plants / the ability for plants photosynthesize / reduces agricultural productivity;
b. nutrient leaching of soils;
c. toxic effect from leached metals on aquatic organisms/plant roots;
d. changes of soil or water pH kill organisms/push out of tolerance ranges;
e. particles of sulphates/nitrates penetrate lungs and can lead to asthma/bronchitis/respiratory issues;