Acid rain happens because:

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Acid rain happens because:

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A . The sun leads to the heating of upper layer of the atmosphere.

B . Burning of fossil fuels releases oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere.

C . Electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds.

D . Earth atmosphere contains acids.

Answer: Option B
:
B
Acid rain happens becausethe burningof fossil fuels releasesoxides of carbon, nitrogen andsulfurin the atmosphere.These substances can rise veryhighinto the atmosphere, where theymix andreact with water, oxygen, andotherchemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.

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