How does acid rain affect humans?

Acid rain affects humans by polluting their food and water. It gets people sick and can cause breathing problems and it can be harmful to people with asthma.  

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

Some direct effects are coughing, sneezing, and headaches.

There are health problems are 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?

Some indirect effects on humans are vomiting, not being able to breathe, and teary eyes. Another indirect effect of acid rain on humans is toxic metals absorbed in fruits, vegetables, and in the tissues of animals. These toxic metals do not directly affect animals but they do have serious effects on humans when consumed.  For example mercury, when accumulated in the organs and tissues of animals does not do anything to them, while in children it has been known to cause brain damage, nerve disorders, and death.

Acid rain affects our sources of food, water, and air. If it gets into our food it will be like a poison and our water will become contaminated. The air will be dusty, gray and foggy and it will not be clean and clear.  

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

Acid rain does have consequences on humans and makes people very sick. The acid slowly eats away whatever it has settled upon. Acid rain is both dangerous and unhealthy for humans.

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