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Discuss how acid rain occurs due to emission of smoke from vehicles and industries?

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Discuss how acid rain occurs due to emission of smoke from vehicles and industries?

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  1. Rain becomes acidic in nature due to the presence of certain pollutants in the air released by cars and industrial processes.
  2. Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere.
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Chapter 10: Changes around us - Exercises [Page 112]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 10 Changes around us
Exercises | Q VII. 3. | Page 112

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