Question

select the correct answer.
what may occur when the burning of fossil fuels releases gaseous nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides into the atmosphere?
a. deforestation
b. sharp decrease in global temperatures
c. faster rate of photosynthesis
d. acid rain

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Deforestation is the removal of forests, not related to gaseous emissions from fossil fuels.
• Option B: Burning fossil fuels increases greenhouse gases, leading to global warming, not a temperature decrease.
• Option C: Photosynthesis rate is affected by factors like light, CO₂, and water, not directly by these gaseous emissions.
• Option D: Nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides react with water in the atmosphere to form acids, causing acid rain.

Answer:

D. acid rain