Acid rain is mainly caused by emissions of __________ in the atmosphere?
- A. Sulfur Dioxide and Potassium Nitrate
- B. Sulfur and Charcoal
- C. Nitrogen Oxide and Potassium Nitrate
- D. Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide
Explanation
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with atmospheric moisture to form sulfuric and nitric acids, which fall as acid rain. Potassium nitrate is not a principal atmospheric emission responsible for this process.
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