Asked by alexys chirino on Sep 28, 2024
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Which of the following characterizes smog?
A) Industrial smog consists of a mixture of sulphur dioxide, suspended droplets of sulphuric acid, and a variety of suspended solid particles.
B) All industrial countries now use modern technologies to prevent industrial smog.
C) In the United States, grey-air smog was less of a problem 30 years ago than it is now.
D) Industrial smog is a problem primarily in the spring.
Industrial Smog
A type of air pollution generated from industrial operations and fossil fuel combustion, characterized by a mix of particulates and gases.
Sulphur Dioxide
A toxic gas with a pungent, irritating smell, commonly resulting from the burning of fossil fuels and is a significant pollutant in the atmosphere.
Sulphuric Acid
A highly corrosive strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4, used in a wide variety of industrial processes.
- Explain the development and ecological consequences of smog.
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Helen Berry1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Smog is characterized by industrial smog, which consists of a mixture of pollutants like sulphur dioxide, suspended droplets of sulphuric acid, and various suspended solid particles.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the development and ecological consequences of smog.