Identify the origins of various air pollutants, including: (a) carbon dioxide from burning carbon-based fuels, (b) carbon monoxide and particulates from incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels, (c) methane from decaying vegetation and animal digestion, (d) nitrogen oxides from vehicle engines, and (e) sulfur dioxide from burning fossil fuels containing sulfur.

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Identify the origins of various air pollutants, including: (a) carbon dioxide from burning carbon-based fuels, (b) carbon monoxide and particulates from incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels, (c) methane from decaying vegetation and animal digestion, (d) nitrogen oxides from vehicle engines, and (e) sulfur dioxide from burning fossil fuels containing sulfur

• This point belongs to Air quality and climate, especially Air quality and climate outcomes.
• You need to be able to identify the origins of various air pollutants, including: (a) carbon dioxide from burning carbon-based fuels, (b) carbon monoxide and particulates from incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels, (c) methane from decaying vegetation and animal digestion, (d) nitrogen oxides from vehicle engines, and (e) sulfur dioxide from burning fossil fuels containing sulfur.
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