Aesthetic degradation is a term that describes

A. Primarily the brown color of smoggy air
B. The discomfort of knowing that the air is dirty
C. Health risks associated with pollution
D. Noises, odors, and light pollution
E. The apparent form of air pollution because they leave dirty residues


Answer: D

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