Which gas is responsible for the characteristic smell often associated with rain after a dry spell?
A
Methane
B
Ozone
C
Petrichor compounds
D
Sulfur dioxide
Correct Answer: Option C — Petrichor compounds
Explanation:
The distinctive earthy smell after rain known as petrichor is caused by plant oils geosmin released by soil bacteria and ozone combining in ...
The distinctive earthy smell after rain known as petrichor is caused by plant oils geosmin released by soil bacteria and ozone combining in the air during rainfall.