Air pollution is best defined as ________

A) suspended particles of gases that contain small amounts of solids and liquids
B) small particles in the atmosphere arising from volatile organic compounds
C) organic chemicals that can vaporize into the air
D) gases or particles present in high enough concentrations in the atmosphere to harm humans, other organisms and structures
E) any gases in Earth's atmosphere in trace amounts


Answer: D

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