Stable air masses over cities and warm updrafts between tall buildings often create ________ in and near cities.
A. Convective rain storms
B. Low pressure zones that dissipate pollution
C. High pressure zones that dissipate pollution
D. Dust domes of suspended pollutants
E. Cyclonic dust storms
Answer: D
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