Question

which human activity contributes to the formation of acid rain?

• cutting down large areas of tropical forests
• using chemicals that destroy ozone in the stratosphere
• using too much fertilizer in agriculture
• burning fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline

Explanation:

Burning fossil fuels releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form acids (sulfuric and nitric acid), which fall as acid rain. Cutting down forests affects the carbon cycle and biodiversity. Using chemicals that destroy ozone (like CFCs) harms the ozone layer. Using too much fertilizer mainly causes water pollution (eutrophication).

Answer:

D. burning fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline