Burning Fossil Fuels Releases Oxides of Sulfur and Nitrogen

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the death of fish in lakes.
• B) precipitation with a pH as low as 3.0.
• C) calcium deficiency in soils.
• D) direct damage to plants by leaching nutrients from the leaves.
• E) All of the options are correct.

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