Question

Acid precipitation is responsible for most chemical weathering that takes place today due to what?


global warming


increased pollution


increased radiation from the sun

Answer 1

Acid precipitation is primarily responsible for most chemical weathering that takes place today due to **increased pollution**. The burning of fossil fuels and industrial emissions release sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which can form sulfuric and nitric acids when combined with water vapor, leading to acid rain. This process accelerates chemical weathering by breaking down minerals in rocks and soils. Global warming and increased radiation from the sun do not have a direct impact on the formation of acid precipitation.