Question

How can the soil polluted by acid rain be made fertile again?

Answer 1

1. The soil contaminated by acid rain is rejuvenated through the application of bacteria.
2. Acidophillium spp. and Acidobacillus ferroxidens are bacteria capable of utilising sulphuric acid as an energy source.
3. The sulphuric acid in acid rain can be regulated by these bacteria.
4. Bacteria can mitigate soil pollution caused by acid rain, thereby restoring soil fertility.