The most acidic rainfall ever recorded fell in Wheeling, West Virginia. The pH of this rain was 1.5. Normal rain has a pH of approximately 5.6. Explain why acid rain is harmful to waterways, animals, and plants.

Acid rain can dams be the environment in many ways. for waterways, if an animal or human tries to get in it or drink it it will be extremely harmful to them and possibly lead to death. acid rain can kill animals because of its high pH levels and can be severely dangerous to skin and eyes. this also can harm plants by destroying their layers and insides and can keep them from growing ever again. this also can kill them immediately because of how toxic it is.