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Acid rain is a result of: 1.Excess amount CO₂ 2.Excess amount of NH₃ 3.Excess amount of SO₂ and NO₂ 4.Excess carbon monoxide

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Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

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Acid rain is a result of:

1.Excess amount CO₂

2.Excess amount of NH₃

3.Excess amount of SO₂ and NO₂

4.Excess carbon monoxide

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