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Question
State the origin and health impact of smog.
Solution
Smog is a dark, thick, dust and soot-laden fog pollutant which is a combination of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur and of partially oxidised hydrocarbons and their derivatives produced by industries and automobiles.
Smog is noxious and irritating. It reduces visibility, induces respiratory troubles and can cause death by suffocation.
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