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Which of the following is the main cause of photochemical smog?
Which of the following is the main cause of photochemical smog?
What is released into the air when fossil fuels are burned?
What is released into the air when fossil fuels are burned?
What is the brownish haze that hangs in the sky over many cities?
What is the brownish haze that hangs in the sky over many cities?
Study Notes
Causes of Photochemical Smog
- Main cause of photochemical smog is the reaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the presence of sunlight
Fossil Fuels
- Burning fossil fuels releases nitrogen oxides into the air
Air Pollution
- Brownish haze that hangs in the sky over many cities is known as photochemical smog
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Test your knowledge on photochemical smog and its causes with this informative quiz. Learn about the nitrogen and carbon compounds released from burning fossil fuels and their reaction in sunlight to form the brownish haze that blankets many cities.
