A temperature inversion can adversely affect air quality and is characterized by ________

A) a layer of warm air forming above colder air
B) a layer of warm air forming above the stratosphere
C) air masses in which primary and secondary air pollutants are inverted
D) a layer of cold air forming above warmer air
E) inverted air masses with particulates held at altitude


Answer: A

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