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Question
Acid rain happens because
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sun leads to heating of upper layer of atmosphere
burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere
electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds
earth atmosphere contains acids
Solution
burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere
Explanation -
The oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur that are released on burning fossil fuels are acidic oxides. These lead to acid rain which affects our water and soil resources.
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