Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
Acid rain is primarily caused by the emission of which gases?
AOxygen and Nitrogen
BSulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides
CCarbon dioxide and Helium
DMethane and Hydrogen
✓ Correct Answer: B — Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids.
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