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What are some of the cause of acid rain​

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The release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the air.

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Sulfur dioxide (or SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are released into the air from powerplants after fossil fuel is burnt. These gases are admitted into the atmostphere, and get carried by air currents. They react with other chemicals and create sulfuric and nitric acids. They then mix with water before falling to the ground in precipitation, i.e. acid rain.

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Acid rain results when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) are emitted into the atmosphere and transported by wind and air currents. The SO2 and NOX react with water, oxygen and other chemicals to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These then mix with water and other materials before falling to the ground.

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