What causes acid rain?

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Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when pollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise high into the atmosphere, where they react with water vapour to form sulphuric acid and nitric acid. These acids come down as rain.

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