Outdoor air pollution is increased when ____.
A. particles that are heavier than air settle out of the atmosphere
B. rain and snow wash pollutants out of the atmosphere
C. winds sweep pollutants away
D. chemical reactions produce acidic precipitation that falls out of the atmosphere
E. temperature inversions form over cities surrounded by mountains
Answer: E
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