everyday science MCQ #3771

When oil and gas resources are burned, they can harm many forests and lakes through:

everyday science MCQ #3771

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When oil and gas resources are burned, they can harm many forests and lakes through:

    • A) Acid rain
    • B) Forest fires
    • C) Water pollution
    • D) Deforestation

    Answer: Acid rain

    Explanation: Burning fossil fuels releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which combine with atmospheric moisture to form sulfuric and nitric acids that fall as acid rain, damaging forests and acidifying lakes.