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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions?

(a)

Locomotives using fossil fuels

(b)

Ships using fossil fuels

(c)

Extraction of metals from ores

(d)

Power plants using fossil fuels*

Answer:

(d)

CA

Explanation

Option D is correct: The largest source of SO2 in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by power plants and other industrial facilities. Smaller sources of SO2 emissions include: industrial processes such as extracting metal from ore; natural sources such as volcanoes; and locomotives, ships and other vehicles and heavy equipment that burn fuel with a high sulfur content. https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-coal-isnt-easy-to-exclude-from-sustainable-development/