Air Pollution

Environment and Ecology UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies)

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Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by

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carbon dioxide and nitrogen

carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

ozone and carbon dioxide

nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

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Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.

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