Select the best answer for the question. Sulfur dioxide emitted from power plants eventually causes acid rain in the atmosphere. Which term best describes acid rain? A. Greenhouse gas B. Primary and secondary pollutant C. Primary pollutant D. Secondary pollutant

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

Acid rain is best described as a secondary pollutant because it forms through reactions of primary pollutants like sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. It does not occur directly from the source but rather results from chemical transformations. Therefore, the correct answer is option OD. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

Anonymous · Answer

Acid rain is classified as a secondary pollutant because it is formed in the atmosphere from reactions involving primary pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide. It does not directly originate from the source. The correct answer is option D (Secondary pollutant). 
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Select the best answer for the question. Sulfur dioxide emitted from power plants eventually causes acid rain in the atmosphere. Which term best describes acid rain? A. Greenhouse gas B. Primary and secondary pollutant C. Primary pollutant D. Secondary pollutant

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