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Question
What could be the reasons of air pollution?
Solution
Some natural events may also cause air pollution. E.g., Cyclones. volcanic eruptions. strong winds. But air pollution is caused to a greater extent by human activities. E.g., the burning of fossil fuel. the toxic gases and particles. etc. emitted from industries and during transport.
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