Which of the following statements is true?
a. Temperature inversions occur when a layer of cold air prevents warm air from rising.
b. Temperature inversions exacerbate pollution problems.
c. Temperature inversions last only a few minutes to a few hours.
d. Normally, cool air near Earth's surface expands and rises, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere.
e. Temperature inversions help prevent air pollution.
B
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