what is acid rain class 8

Acid rain is a type of precipitation that contains high levels of acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid. It is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain. The rain becomes acidic because carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide get mixed with the wet components of rain. Acid rain can cause damage to buildings, forests, and bodies of water, and can also harm human health. The causes of acid rain are mainly human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, unethical waste emission disposal techniques, and exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses. To prevent acid rain, it is important to reduce the amount of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides that are released into the atmosphere. This can be done by using cleaner fuels, reducing energy consumption, and using public transportation or carpooling instead of driving alone.