When coal or oil are burned, some part of it is completely combusted, forming CO2; another part is partially combusted, forming CO (carbon monoxide); and some remains unburned and is released as soot

Along with sulfur dioxide, these are the main components of ________.
A) ozone
B) CFCs
C) particulates
D) industrial smog
E) photochemical smog


D

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Ozone, PAN, and small amounts of other oxidating pollutants are the ingredients of photochemical smog and grouped under a single heading called ____

a. NOx compounds b. volatile organic compounds c. hydrocarbons d. radicals e. photochemical oxidants

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Which of the following statements is false?

A. Earthquakes occur along faults B. The largest North American earthquake in recorded history occurred in Missouri C. Tsunamis are generally caused by volcanic eruptions D. Human activities can trigger earthquakes

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What will be an ideal response?

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