Burning fossil fuels releases oxides of sulphur and nitrogen. These air pollutants can be responsible for

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Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen can cause all of the mentioned effects. They can cause the death of fish in lakes by acidifying the water, create precipitation with a pH as low as 3.0, reduce the availability of calcium in soils, and cause direct damage to plants by leaching nutrients from their leaves. Therefore, option E, i.e., All of the options are correct, is the best choice.

Burning Fossil Fuels Releases Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen