Environment and Ecology
2024
Environmental Pollution
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions?
D.Power plants using fossil fuels
C.Extraction of metals from ores
A.Locomotives using fossil fuels
B.Ships using fossil fuels
Correct Answer: Option D
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the largest source of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) emissions is the burning of fossil fuels by power plants and other industrial facilities.
Other sources of SO2 emissions include:
- Industrial processes like extracting metal from ore.
- Natural sources such as volcanoes.
- Locomotives, ships, and other vehicles using fuel with high sulphur content.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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