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What do you call the rain that contains chemical waste and cause damage to plants and animals?

A. Smog

B. Acid rain

C. Monsoon rain

D. Seasonal rain

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The sulphur oxides (combination of sulphur and oxygen) react with the water vapour in the air to form very strong acids like sulphuric acid (h2so4). these acids fall along with the rain and hence the name acid rain. this rain is very harmful for plant and animal life.

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