Which one of the following is the main cause of the acid rains ?
The Sun causes heating of upper layer of atmosphere.
The burning of fossil fuels releases oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere.
The electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds.
The atmosphere of the Earth contains acids.
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
– These oxides dissolve in atmospheric water to form acidic compounds, which then fall to the ground as acid rain, snow, fog, or dry particles (acid deposition).