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Geological Engineering · Q4

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 4

Q4

Acid rain primarily results from which of the following?

A.
Carbon dioxide and water
B.
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Answer
C.
Methane and oxygen
D.
Hydrogen and carbon monoxide

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Acid rain is caused by sulfur dioxide (SO?) and nitrogen oxides (NO?) emissions.These gases react with water vapor to form acidic precipitation, damaging ecosystems.