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.