alleryNitrogen dioxide produced by burning fuels such as coal, diesel and petrol leads to which environmental problem?
ASoil erosion
BAcid rain
COzone formation
DHard water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Acid rain
1. Burning coal, diesel and petrol releases nitrogen dioxide into the air.
2. This gas dissolves in atmospheric moisture to form an acid.
3. The acid comes down with rainfall, which is called acid rain.
4. Soil erosion (option A) is caused by water and wind action on land, not by gases, so it is ruled out.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 5 "Towards Green Energy", p.62_
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