Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    Polar stratospheric clouds $(PSCs)$ are clouds formed over Antarctica.
  • B
    Acid rain dissolves heavy metals such as $Cu, Pb, Hg$ and $Al$ from soil,rocks and sediments.
  • C
    $H_2SO_4$ is the major contributor to acid rain,$HNO_3$ ranks second and $HCl$ third in this respect.
  • D
    Fishes grow equally well in warm and cold water.

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