An unstable atmosphere

A) increases pollutant concentration aloft and decreases pollutant concentration near the surface.
B) decreases pollutant concentration aloft and increases pollutant concentration near the surface.
C) increases pollutant concentration both aloft and near the surface.
D) decreases pollutant concentration both aloft and near the surface.


Answer: A

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