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GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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GENERAL SCIENCE Multiple Choice Which of the following can cause an increase in the amount of acid rain?
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X) Increase in oil spills
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Y) Increased burning of fossil fuels
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W) Decrease in the ozone layer
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Z) Decrease in pesticide use
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A great way to reduce acid rain is to produce energy without using fossil fuels. Instead, people can use renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Renewable energy sources help reduce acid rain because they produce much less pollution.
Detailed explanation-2: -Power plants release the majority of sulfur dioxide and much of the nitrogen oxides when they burn fossil fuels, such as coal, to produce electricity. In addition, the exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide into the air. These pollutants cause acid rain.
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