Question

Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

Answer 1

Answer:

causes of acid rain

Explanation:

Acid rain or acid deposition is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components like Sulphuric acid or nitric acid which falls to the ground to the atmosphere. This can include rain, snow, fog, etc.

CAUSES OF ACID RAIN

• Human activities are the main causes of acid rain because they formed and released so many different types of chemicals into the atmosphere and they changed the mix of gases in the atmosphere.

• Acid rain is formed because Sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxides are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by the wind or air.
• These Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are reacted with the water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form sulphuric and nitric acid.

• A small part of the Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides may cause acid rain.

The major sources of Sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere are:

1) Burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity.

2) Vehicles and heavy equipment's.

PREVENTION

• Reduce the amount of Sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide  released into the atmosphere

• use other sources of electricity like nuclear power and solar energy

• Use cleaner fuels.