Acid rain happens because:

sun leads to heating of upper layer of atmosphere.

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burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere.

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electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds.

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earth atmosphere contains acids.

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Solution

The correct option is B
burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere.

Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide which react with water molecules present in the atmosphere to form acids. This precipitates as acid rain on the surface of the earth.

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Q. Question 2
Acid rain happens because

(a) sun leads to heating of the upper layer of atmosphere
(b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere
(c) electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds
(d) earth atmosphere contains acids

Question 2
Acid rain happens because

(a) sun leads to heating of the upper layer of atmosphere
(b) burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere
(c) electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds
(d) earth atmosphere contains acids

What oxides are released during the burning of fossil fuels, which lead to acidic rain?

The burning of fossil fuel produces acidic oxides of Carbon, Nitrogen & Sulphur which causes acid rains which affect our water and soil resources.

What occurs when acidic oxides generated of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur due to burning of fossil fuels come in contact of rain?

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