Which One of the Following Would Contribute Most to Acid

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following would contribute most to acid precipitation falling in the northeastern United States?

• A)Ozone forming during morning rush hour in Buffalo,New York
• B)Coal-fired power plants in northeastern Canada
• C)Nuclear power plants in the region
• D)Coal-fired power plants in the Midwest

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Definitions:

Hot Spot

An area of volcanic activity believed to be fueled by a section of the mantle beneath it that is significantly hotter than the mantle surrounding it.

Bonneville Salt Flats

A vast salt flat located in Utah, USA, known for its flat, expansive landscapes and as a site for land speed record attempts.

Terrane

A fragment of crustal material formed on, or broken off from, one tectonic plate and accreted or sutured to crust lying on another plate.

Subduction Zone

A region where subduction takes place, characterized by deep ocean trenches and volcanic activity.