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Geological Engineering · Q66

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 66

Q66

What is the main cause of acid rain?

A.
Emission of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide
Answer
B.
Excessive carbon dioxide absorption
C.
Ozone layer depletion
D.
Excessive water vapor

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Acid rain is primarily caused by sulfur dioxide (SO?) and nitrogen oxides (NO?) released from burning fossil fuels.These gases react with water vapor forming acids that fall as rain.