Why does acid rain result from fossil fuel consumption?

A) Fossil fuels heat the atmosphere, making rain more acidic.
B) Fossil fuel burning releases nitrogen and sulfur oxides.
C) Particulates emitted from fossil fuel burning settle in lakes and acidifies them.
D) Fossil fuel burning releases stored organic carbon.


B

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