FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
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burning of coal,
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burning of gasoline,
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burning of oil
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All of the above cause acid rain
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Detailed explanation-1: -While a small portion of the SO2 and NOX that cause acid rain is from natural sources such as volcanoes, most of it comes from the burning of fossil fuels. The major sources of SO2 and NOX in the atmosphere are: Burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The power plants primarily cause acid rain. It releases most of the sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide while burning fossil fuels. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide combine with water molecules to form sulphuric and nitric acid causing acid rain.
Detailed explanation-3: -Acid Rain Harms Forests Acid rain that seeps into the ground can dissolve nutrients, such as magnesium and calcium, that trees need to be healthy. Acid rain also causes aluminum to be released into the soil, which makes it difficult for trees to take up water.