Why are temperature inversion noteworthy regarding air pollution?

A) Vertical mixing of pollutants is halted, trapping the pollutants under the inversion layer.
B) Air pollution is completely inhibited from forming.
C) Mesospheric conditions are replicated in the troposphere.
D) Surface pollution is moderated by allowing surface air to mix with the air above.


A

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