Identify the source(s) of pollutant which is responsible for acid rain.

Incomplete fuel combustion

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Coal power plants

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Automobiles

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Fertilizer plant

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Solution

The correct options are
B Coal power plants
C Automobiles
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water and form sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively which precipitate as acid rain. When coal is burnt in power plants, it releases sulphur dioxide. Heavy automobiles also release sulphur dioxide when they burn sulphur rich fossil fuels. Nitrogen oxides are mainly produced by diesel powered vehicles and power plants.

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