alleryWhich airborne pollutant is the most important gas causing acidification?
ASulfur dioxide
BCarbon dioxide
CNitrous oxide
DMethane gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide is the most significant single gas responsible for creating environmental acid deposition.
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