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What is the main cause of acid rain?
ACarbon monoxide
BOxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur
CMethane
DChlorofluorocarbons
✓ Correct Answer: B — Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx) react with water vapor to form sulfuric and nitric acids.
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