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What is the primary cause of acid rain?
- A.Excessive use of fertilizers
- B. and
- C.
- D.Accumulation of heavy metals
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Correct answer: B — and
Solution
- Acid rain results from the presence of acidic pollutants in the atmosphere.
- Industrial activities release sulfur dioxide () and nitrogen oxides ().
- These gases react with water vapor to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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