Question

Which is among the greatest contributors to gaseous pollutions that are responsible for acidic rain?

• A. Electrical power generation using coal
• B. Earthquakes
• C. Air pollution
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Electrical power generation using coal

The principal cause of acid rain is sulfur and nitrogen compounds from human sources, such as electricity generation, factories, and motor vehicles. Electrical power generation using coal is among the greatest contributors to gaseous pollutions that are responsible for acidic rain. The gases can be carried hundreds of kilometers in the atmosphere before they are converted to acids and deposited.