Which pollutant is most directly associated with the formation of acid rain?
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Correct answer: Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide can react with water and oxygen in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid. Nitrogen oxides can also contribute to acid rain, but sulfur dioxide is a major cause.
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