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Acid rain happens because:

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sun leads to heating of upper layer of atmosphere
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the 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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The correct option is B the burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur in the atmosphere
Acid rain is caused by emissions of acidic gases like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen and carbon oxides, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.

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