List two main sources of acid rain.

The two main sources of acid rain are:

  • The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which releases sulfur dioxide (SO₂) into the air.
  • Vehicle emissions and industrial processes, which release nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) into the atmosphere.

 

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