The problem of acid rain can be alleviated by a reduction in the ________.
A)burning of fossil fuels
B)consumption of nuclear energy
C)heating of acids
D)emission of carbon dioxide

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Acid rain is caused by the emission of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from burning fossil fuels. Therefore, reducing the burning of fossil fuels can decrease the amount of pollutants released into the atmosphere and alleviate the problem of acid rain. The other choices (B, C, and D) are not directly related to the issue of acid rain.

The Problem of Acid Rain Can Be Alleviated by a Reduction