Which of the following best matches the description?Air pollutant consisting of nitrogen and oxygen compounds.

A. ozone
B. radon
C. greenhouse effect
D. acid deposition
E. oxides of nitrogen
F. photochemical smog
G. primary air pollutants
H. secondary air pollutants
I. sulfur dioxide
J. particulates
K. thermal inversion


Answer: E

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