Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

5. Gases like nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide present in atmosphere contribute to acid rain.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• The gases like Nitrogen dioxide $\left({\mathrm{NO}}_2\right)$ and Sulphur dioxide $\left({\mathrm{SO}}_2\right)$ that are released from factories, burning of fossil fuels, etc. dissolve in rainwater and form corresponding acids.
• This rainwater when reaches in earth's surface is called acid rain.

Thus, the given statement is true.