Air Pollutants and Their Sources
Identifying common air pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen, and tracing their natural and anthropogenic sources.
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Identifying common air pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen, and tracing their natural and anthropogenic sources.
Key Questions
- What are the primary sources of carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide?
- How are oxides of nitrogen formed in internal combustion engines?
- What human activities contribute most significantly to air pollution?
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