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Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur released by burning fossil fuels cause:

AEarthquakes
BAcid rain
COzone hole
DTidal waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Acid rain
1. These oxides are acidic. 2. They lead to acid rain. 3. Water and soil are affected. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 14, Sources of Energy._
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