Burning Fossil Fuels Releases Oxides of Sulfur and Nitrogen

question 34

Multiple Choice

Burning fossil fuels releases oxides of sulfur and nitrogen.These air pollutants can be responsible for

• A)the increase of fish populations in lakes.
• B)precipitation with a pH as low as 3.0.
• C)biological magnification of toxins.
• D)preventing the eutrophic process.

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