Describe how acid rain can damage plants, aquatic ecosystems and buildings.

In the subtopic Properties and effects of atmospheric pollutants, this learning objective focuses on describe how acid rain can damage plants, aquatic ecosystems and buildings. Within Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources, students should explain this idea in the exact curriculum context rather than as an isolated fact. Approved keywords for this objective include acid rain. acid rain means rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere, which can damage plants, aquatic ecosystems, and buildings. Avoid students often think that acid rain only affects buildings and does not impact plants or aquatic ecosystems; instead emphasize that acid rain can damage not only buildings but also harm plants by leaching nutrients from the soil and disrupt aquatic ecosystems by altering pH levels. For exam answers, memorize specific examples of how acid rain damages plants, aquatic ecosystems, and buildings.