Question

which option contributes to the formation of acid rain

A. Sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides
B. Chlorofluorocarbons
C. Carbon monoxide and ground level ozone
D. Particulates

Answers

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A. Sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides

Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) are the primary pollutants that contribute to the formation of acid rain. When these gases are released into the atmosphere, they react with water vapor, oxygen, and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids, which then fall to the ground as acid rain.