Question

Which one of the way can prevent acid rain?

(a) Increase the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

(b) Decrease the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

(c) Increase in the emission of hydrochloride and phosphate

(d) Decrease in the emission of hydrochloride and phosphate

The question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

Asked question is from Acid Rain in section Social Issues and the Environment of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Decrease the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

The explanation is: One of the ways to stop the formation of acid rain is to decrease the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the surroundings. This may be achieved by using much less energy from fossil fuels in power plants and in industries.