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Name the gaseous pollutants that cause acid rain, pollutants responsible for greenhouse effect.

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Name the gaseous pollutants that cause acid rain, pollutants responsible for greenhouse effect.

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The gaseous pollutants that cause acid rain are mainly sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

The pollutants responsible for the greenhouse effect include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), ozone (O3), and water vapour.

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Chapter 20: Greenhouse Effects, Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain - Exercises [Page 244]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 20 Greenhouse Effects, Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain
Exercises | Q 22. (a) | Page 244
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