How Many Animals Died From Acid Rain ?

Acid rain is extremely harmful and damaging to the environment. If acid rain continues over a period of time, then it can damage the environment permanently.

Both water and land life are affected due to this type of rain. Scientists believe that animals in the water get more affected due to acid rain than animals on the land.Acid rain contaminates the water in the seas, lakes and ponds, and the animals which drink or live in such water may die or develop serious health problems. Fish need water to breathe, and when the water is polluted, the fish die.

Desertification History

The Great Plains in the US is known as the Dust Bowl because of start of desertification. In the 1930s, the Great Plains were subjected to overgrazing and also experienced drought leading to the desertification. This saw many of the people living leaving their farms and homes, and moving to other parts of the country.