alleryWhich fuels are the primary source of sulfur dioxide emissions?
ACrude oil and coal
BPure compressed gas
CEthanol and biogas
DClean burning wood
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Crude oil and coal
Combustion of crude oil and coal generates sulfur dioxide because those fossil fuels contain sulfur compounds.
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