Health Scientist Questions by Richard G.

How does acid rain affect humans?

Well particles can get into our lungs and ruin them. It can cause different kinds of diseases. Water that we drink can sometimes be contaminated with acid rain which can damage the brain.

What are some of the direct effects of acid rain on humans? Are there any health problems associated with acid rain?

Well if acid rain is consumed or inhaled it can cause different diseases such as cancer or brain damages, and yes there are health problems associated with acid rain.

What are some of the indirect effects of acid rain on humans? Does acid rain affect our sources of food, water, and air.

The indirect effects of acid rain are buildings can be damaged by it such as paint and metals. Yes acid rain can affect our sources of food, water, and air. If acid rain gets into our drinking water it could damage it. If it gets into our food such as crops it could kill them and destroy them. I don't think it damages our air.

What are the consequences of the effects of acid rain on people?

Well the consequences are crops can get damaged, water can get contaminated, buildings destroyed and so on.