According to current NAAQS standards, particulates

A) less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter have the greatest impact on human health.
B) greater than 10 micrometers in diameter have the greatest impact on human health.
C) should not be regulated by the EPA based on size.
D) released into the air drop out within 15 minutes and thus are quite safe.


A

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