Which of the Following Processes Does Denitrification Contribute To

Question

Which of the following processes does denitrification contribute to?
A) acid rain
B) ozone depletion
C) global warming
D) acid rain, ozone depletion, and global warming

Accepted Answer

Denitrification contributes to acid rain by releasing nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which can form nitric acid upon reaction with water vapor. It also contributes to ozone depletion through the release of nitrous oxide, a potent ozone-depleting substance. Additionally, nitrous oxide is a powerful greenhouse gas, making denitrification a contributor to global warming as well.