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Acid rain contains high levels of ______. - Geography

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Acid rain contains high levels of ______.

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  • Sulphuric acid

  • Nitric acid

  • Both Sulphuric acid and Nitric acid

  • Neither Sulphuric acid nor Nitric acid

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Solution

Acid rain contains high levels of sulphuric acid and nitric acid.

Explanation:

Acid rain forms when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) released to the atmosphere react with water to produce sulfuric and nitric acids, so rain contains high levels of both acids.

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Chapter 16: Effects of Pollution - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 175]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 16 Effects of Pollution
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A. 2. | Page 175
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