Environmental Chemistry Acid Rain Weathering And Erosion

Acid rain is a term used generically to describe any type of acidic moisture, be it rain, snow, or fog. Acid rain can have devastating effects on not only aquatic ecosystems but also terrestrial areas. Acid rain not only affects naturally-occurring surfaces, such as exposed rocky surfaces of mountainous regions, but also human-made surfaces as well. Different stone statues, monuments, etc. may all be affected by acid rain. The rates of erosion and weathering may increase rapidly depending on the