Question 26 of 27
Q.Acid rain is one of the consequences of ______.
(a) Land Pollution
(b) Air Pollution
(c) Noise Pollution
(d) Water Pollution
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Acid rain results from air pollution, so the answer is (b).
In the environmental economics topic of the Tamil Nadu HSC Commerce syllabus, environmental degradation is studied by its types — air, water, land and noise pollution.
Acid rain is caused by air pollution. When fossil fuels are burnt in industries and vehicles, gases such as sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are released into the atmosphere. These gases react with water vapour and oxygen in the air to form sulphuric and nitric acids, which then fall to the earth as acid rain. Ac …
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