Why do temperature inversions result in higher concentrations of air pollutants in some places??
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Because the cooler air near the surface is denser than the warmer air above, it does not rise and mix with the air above. Instead, the stagnant air stays in places, allowing pollutants to accumulate rather than being transported away with the wind.
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A. 1 × 105 B. 1 × 10-5 C. 1 × 10-14 D. 1 × 10-9 E. 1 × 109
Compared to the period of satellites in close Earth orbit, the periods of satellites farther away are
A. the same. B. longer. C. shorter. D. none of the above
Which one of the following loops is least susceptible to pollution?
A) Evapotranspiration loop B) Surface runoff loop C) Precipitation loop D) Groundwater loop