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Green Plumbing

Category - Caring for Our Planet

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Which of the following is the largest contributor to the development of acid rain?

Volcanic eruptions and plumes
Fossil fuel burning for electricity generation
Emissions from vehicles and construction equipment
Industries such as manufacturing and oil refining

Explanation

Answer: B - The transformation of fossil fuels such as oil and gas into electricity generates the greatest amount of the components in acid rain. The sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides produced by this transformation interact with water, oxygen, and other substances to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. The combining of these acids with water and other substances, and their subsequent dropping to the ground, constitutes acid rain.

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