Q.

Which of the below statement(s) is/are true about acid rain?


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a

Rain containing sulphuric acid and nitric acid is known as acid rain.

b

Rain on wasteland by chemicals is known as acid rain.

c

Water pollution causes acid rain.

d

None of the above  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Rain containing sulphuric acid and nitric acid, known as acid rain, is the true statement regarding acid rain.
When fossil fuels are burnt, they produce carbon, nitrogen and sulphur that mix with water vapour and the oxygen or other elements in the environment. When rain occurs, these chemicals get mixed, causing acid rain.
 
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