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King Edward I of England was the first to ban 'Sea coal' burning in London.
True
John Evelyn's proposed remedies for air pollution in London were successfully implemented.
False
The Industrial Revolution happened approximately 250 years ago.
True
Fuel combustion is not considered a major source of air pollution.
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Motorcycle pollution does not have any benefits from acting sooner.
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High technology application is part of Stage 4 in the AP Concentration Kuznet Curve.
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Air pollution episodes are characterized by occurrences of low pollutant concentration coinciding with windy and changing air conditions.
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The London killer smog in December 1952 is an example of an air pollution episode with very high pollutant concentration.
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Biomass open burning is considered a natural source of air pollution.
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Industrial facilities are classified as a natural source of air pollution.
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Sources of manmade emission include coal combustion during winter as a significant contributor to air pollution episodes.
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Combustion processes can lead to the formation of primary air pollutants only, not secondary pollutants.
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Combustion of carbonaceous matter with air always results in the formation of water and carbon dioxide.
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Incomplete combustion of non-hydrocarbon matters can emit carbon monoxide, soot, and heavy metals.
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NOx is formed from nitrogen present in the fuel during high-temperature combustion.
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Man-made sources account for more than 50% of particulate matter in the air, causing a significant imbalance in nature.
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Natural sources like volcanoes, earthquakes, and forest fires are responsible for over 80% of urban air pollution in developing countries.
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Coal-fired power plants are considered a significant contributor to air pollution since the start of the industrial era in the late 19th century.
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The burning of biomass in open fields in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2013 led to a decrease in air pollution levels.
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Mobile sources are responsible for less than 40% of urban air pollution in developed countries.
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The combustion of carbonaceous matter with air always leads to the formation of ozone as a byproduct.
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A major contributor to man-made emissions is municipal solid waste incineration and disposal.
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