Question

which of these is the most likely contributor to \acid rain\? a cars that run on gasoline b erosion from deforestation c power plants that burn coal d pollution from nuclear waste

Explanation:

Acid rain is mainly caused by sulfur dioxide (\(SO_{2}\)) and nitrogen oxides (\(NO_{x}\)). Coal - burning power plants release large amounts of \(SO_{2}\) (coal often contains sulfur). Cars running on gasoline mainly release nitrogen oxides but in relatively smaller amounts compared to large - scale coal - burning power plants. Erosion from deforestation is related to soil and water issues, not directly to acid - rain - causing pollutants. Nuclear waste pollution is mainly about radioactive substances and not a major contributor to acid rain.

Answer:

C. power plants that burn coal