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What may occur when the burning of fossil fuels releases gaseous nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere

A. Deforestation
B. Sharp decrease in global temperatures
C. Faster rate of photosynthesis
D. Acid rain

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The chemicals would mix within the atmosphere and combine with water forming acid rain, your answer is D
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Answer:

D. Acid rain is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Acid rain may occur when the burning of fossil fuels releases gaseous nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere

Acid rain is caused because of chemical reactions that occur when compounds such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released in the air and when these substances get to combine and react with oxygen, water, and different chemical to produce acidic pollutants.

Acid rains cause damage to trees, and respiratory diseases and also affect the aquatic environments it very harmful to aquatic organisms.

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