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State the areas where acid rains are most likely.

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Acid rains are most likely in industrial areas where there is emission of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur.
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  • Acid rain is due to

    A
    formation of oxide of sulphur
    B
    formation of oxide of nitrogen
    C
    formation of `H_2SO_4` and `HNO_3`
    D
    All of these

  • Acid rain is due to

    A
    combustion of fossil fueis
    B
    oxides of sulphur and nitrogen
    C
    all slick
    D
    nuclear wastes

  • Acid rains are produced by

    A
    excess emissions of `NO_2` and `SO_2` from burning fossil fuels
    B
    excess production of `NH_3` by industry and coal gas
    C
    excess release of carbon monoxide by incomplete combustion
    D
    excess formation of `CO_2` by combustion and animal respiration

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