Nitrogen & sulphur dioxide liberate from motor vehicles & industries. Nitrogen & Sulphur gases dissolve in the water vapour of atmosphere & form nitric & sulphuric acid. This rain water falls on soil as__________ & contaminates soil also:
Correct answer: D. Acid rain
- A. None of the aboveSoil
- B. Neutral rain
- C. Both A & B
- D. Acid rain
Explanation
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides form sulfuric and nitric acids in atmospheric moisture. Their acidic precipitation is called acid rain, which can acidify and contaminate soil.
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