Chapter 8, Problem 9STP

To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

Answer to Problem 9STP

Option A

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The kind of stations that are installed for the production of the power is known as power plant. Some example of power plants are coal-fired power plants, wind power plants, nuclear power plants, etc.

The source that contributes to the formation of acid precipitation is coal fired power plants. In coal fired power plants the coal is used for the generation of the energy, basically the coal is burn in coal fired power plants to produce the energy. During the combustion the coal fired power plants releases the sulfur dioxide $\left({\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ and nitrogen oxide $\left({\text{NO}}_x\right)$ and results in the formation of acid precipitation. Hence, option (A) is correct.

In wind power, the wind is used for the energy transformation. So, it does not contribute to the acid precipitation. Hence, option (C) is incorrect.

The product obtained from nuclear and geothermal plants do contribute to the acid precipitation. Hence, option (B) and (D) are incorrect.

Conclusion:

Thus, the correct option is A.