Question

1. choose the correct answer.

____ helps create acid rain.
hydropower
burning coal
nuclear fission
carbon capture

1. choose the correct answer.

for the most part, most ____ energy resources put out fewer pollutants into the air.
mainstream
renewable
nonrenewable
instant

Explanation:

For question 9: Burning coal releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which react with atmospheric water and chemicals to form acid rain. Hydropower, nuclear fission, and carbon capture do not produce these acid-forming pollutants.
For question 10: Renewable energy resources (like solar, wind, hydro) generate energy with minimal or no air pollutants, unlike most nonrenewable resources which release large amounts of pollutants when used.

Answer:

1. Burning coal
2. renewable