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General Knowledge · Q108

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 108

Q108

Acid rain mainly result from

A.
Sulfur dioxide
Answer
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Carbon monoxide
D.
Ammonia

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. ... Nitrogen oxides can also be produced naturally by lightning strikes, and sulfur dioxide is produced by volcanic eruptions.