Question

Which of the following is the best way to reduce acid rain in soil?

(a) By adding sulphur to the soil

(b) By adding nitrogen to the soil

(c) By adding oxygen to the soil

(d) By adding limestone to the soil

I had been asked this question in an interview.

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

Answer 1

Right option is (d) By adding limestone to the soil

Best explanation: When acid rain affects the soil it’s difficult to prevent soil from acid rain but powered limestone can be added to the soil by a process which is known as liming to neutralize the acidity of the soil.