Question

The incorrect statements among(a)-(d)regarding acid rain is (are):

(a) It can corrode water pipes.

(b) It can damage structures made up of stone.

(c) It cannot cause respiratory ailments in animals

(d) It is not harmful to trees

• A. (a), (b) and (d)
• B. (a), (c) and (d)
• C. (c) and (d)
• D. (c) only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) and (d)

The explanation for the correct options:

C: Explanation:

• Acid rain can cause respiratory ailments in animals and is also harmful to trees and plants.
• Rhinitis, sinusitis, and mucous membrane inflammation syndrome are among the upper respiratory disorders throughout the spectrum of airway diseases linked to big animal confinement farming, with allergic and irritating rhinitis symptoms being most frequently recorded.

D: Explanation:

• We are all aware of the value of trees and the advantages they can provide for the planet.
• Less evident are the little actions we do that endanger trees.
• Many of which you would assume are useful in fact.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

A: Explanation:

• Corrosion can be brought on by specific water minerals.
• Corrosion can be caused by water flow and direction.
• Acid rain corrodes water pipes resulting in the leaching of heavy metals such as iron, lead, and copper into the drinking water.
• While there are occasions when corrosion is unavoidable, there are steps you can do to lessen the risk of corrosion in your pipes.

B: Explanation:

• The pore structure is likely the most important feature that has an impact on the natural durability of the stone.
• The pore structure is important because it has an impact on how much water enters and passes through the stone.
• Additionally, salts that could harm the stone can be carried by water and build up in the pores.

Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.