Question

Which of these best describes the relationship between smoke from factories and acid rain?

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

A  Smoke travels directly into clouds, creating acid rain.

B  Smoke turns clouds black, which causes them to become more acidic and release  black acid rain.

с  Smoke increases greenhouse gases, which make the water in clouds more acidic  so they release acid rain.

D  Smoke wipes out all the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, increasing the  acidity of clouds so they create acid rain.

The correct answer would be that smoke increases greenhouse gases, which make the water in clouds more acidic  so they release acid rain.

A typical smoke consists of a mixture of gases, including greenhouse gases like methane, water vapor, and some oxides of acids. Hence, smoke has the capacity to cause acid rain because it increases the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases dissolve in rainwater, causing it to form a weak solution of acid.

The correct option is C.