What naturally occurring cleanser helps to remove pollutants from the atmosphere? Where does it come from? What other mechanisms also act to cleanse the atmosphere of pollutants?

What will be an ideal response?


The hydroxyl radical, sea salts, and sunlight are natural cleansers of pollutants in the atmosphere. Ozone is the major source of the hydroxyl radical.

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a. cementation b. compaction c. transportation d. deposition

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Examples of smart growth, such as garden cities, have only been tried during the past 30 years.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Why did the ancients believe that celestial objects had some influence over their lives?

What will be an ideal response?

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty with a goal of reducing major greenhouse gases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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