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Thermal power plants can lead to-

1. Acid rain
2. Eutrophication
3. Blue baby syndrome
4. Ozone layer depletion

Correct answer: Acid rain

Solution

Thermal power plants burn fossil fuels releasing SO2 and NOx, which form sulfuric and nitric acids in the atmosphere, causing acid rain.

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