Multiple choice

Which pollution source releases pollutants containing nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur?

  1. Burning fossil fuels

  2. Volcanic eruptions

  3. Decaying plastics

  4. Acid rain
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Explanation

Fossil fuels like coal and oil contain carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur impurities. When burned, these release oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur into the atmosphere.

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