Q238
Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by
A.
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen
B.
Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur
AnswerC.
Oxides of nitrogen and phosphorous
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.