Increased $S O_{2}$ concentration in the air causes

Global warming

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Eutrophication of lakes

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Depletion of the ozone layer

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Magnification of the ozone layer

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Acid rain

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Solution

The correct option is D Acid rain
Acid rain is the result of increased sulphur and nitrogen oxide levels in the atmosphere. When nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide reacts with water, oxygen and other chemicals forms nitric acid and sulfuric acid which then mix with rainwater and causes acid rain. Thus, the correct answer is option E.

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Increased SO2 concentration in the air causes

Increased $S O_{2}$ concentration in the air causes