GGH1502/001 38 Which one of the following statements regarding acid rain is true? (1)The source areas of acid rain pollutants an
d affected areas are often far apart. (2)Acid rain occurs only in the southern hemisphere. (3)Acid rain presents the most serious environmental problem in developing countries. (4)Industrialised countries are least affected by acid rain.
Answer: (1)The source areas of acid rain pollutants and affected areas are often far apart.
Explanation:
Acid rain happens as a result of pollutants being emitted and then reacting with water in the clouds before it falls to the earth.
The place these pollutants come from is usually far away from the place the acid rain falls because the polluted clouds would move from their place of origin to other areas and will only fall when the cloud becomes too heavy for the atmosphere to keep carrying.
