Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
Which of the chemical substances released while burning fossil fuels can lead to acid rain?
AOxides of sulphur
BOxides of carbon
COxides of nitrogen
DAll of the above ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) All of the above — All these oxides can lead to acid rain, so the answer is all of the above.
Explanation
★All these oxides can lead to acid rain, so the answer is all of the above.
★Burning fossil fuels releases oxides of sulphur, carbon and nitrogen.
★The oxides of sulphur and nitrogen form strong acids in the air.
★The oxides of carbon add to the acidity of rain as well.
★So all of these can lead to acid rain.
★So the answer is all of the above.
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