Why does flow of acid rain water into a river make the survival of aquatic life in the river difficult?

Acid rainwater, when mixed with river water, lowers its pH below 5.6, i.e., makes river water acidic. The body of living organisms works normally within a pH range of 7-7.8. This is why the flow of acid rain into the river makes the survival of aquatic life in the river difficult.
 

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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