6th Class Science The Living Organisms and their Surrounding Question Bank Our Environment

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    Which of the following statements are true about acid rain?                       
    (i) Acid rain has harmful effects on the living beings.                      
    (ii) Acid rain mainly comprises of \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] and \[HN{{O}_{3}}\].                    
    (iii) Greenhouse gases are mainly responsible for causing acid rain.   
    (iv) Acid rain causes damage to buildings.

    A) (i) and (ii) only                      

    B)        (i) and (iii) only      

    C)                       (i), (iii) and (iv) only

    D)                       (i), (ii) and (iv) only

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    When gases like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide mix with the water vapour in the air, they form \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] and \[HN{{O}_{3}}\]. These acids mix with rain and fall on the ground as acid rain. Acid rain is very harmful as it can damage plants, buildings, aquatic life, soil and human health.


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