Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice
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Atmospheric pollution and its causes
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What is the main cause of smog in urban areas?.
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Smog is a type of air pollution formed when volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial activities and vehicle emissions react with sunlight. Temperature inversion occurs when a layer of warm air traps cooler air near the ground, preventing pollutants from dispersing.
Describe how temperature inversion affects smog levels in a city.
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