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Acid rain :...

Acid rain :

A

is beneficial for agriculture, trees & plants as it provides extra nutrients

B

causes respiratory ailments in human beings and animals

C

affects the aquatic ecosystem when it reaches the rivers, lakes etc.

D

corrodes water pipes resulting in the leaching of heavy metals such as iron, lead and copper into the drinking water.

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