Environmental Chemistry Question 63

Question: Lichens do not like to grow in cities

Options:

A) because of absence of the right type of algae and fungi

B) because of lack of moisture

C) because of $ SO_2 $ pollution

D) because natural habitat is missing

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Because lichens are very sensitive to sulphur dioxide and in cities the amount of $ SO_2 $ is high, so they do not grow in cities.