Question

Which of the following way acid rain affects the plants?

(a) By nourishing the nutrients from the soil

(b) By increasing the nutrients from the soil

(c) By removing nutrients from the soil

(d) By balancing the nutrients in the soil

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The question is from Acid Rain in section Social Issues and the Environment of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) By removing nutrients from the soil

The explanation: Acid rain indirectly affects plants by removing nutrients from the soil during which they grow. Acid rain dissolves and washes away all the vitamins in the soil which are very much essential for plants.