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Which is among the greatest contributors to gaseous pollutions that are responsi
Which is among the greatest contributors to gaseous pollutions that are responsible for acidic rain?
- A. Electrical power generation using coal
- B. Earthquakes
- C. Air pollution
- D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
Electric power generation using coal releases large amounts of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) into the atmosphere. These gases react with water vapor to form sulfuric and nitric acids, which fall as acid rain. Earthquakes do not significantly contribute to these emissions, and 'air pollution' is a general term rather than a specific cause. Therefore, coal-based power generation is the greatest contributor among the options.
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