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What is air pollution?
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the condition in which the air contains substances harmful to living things
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what is thermal inversion?
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the atmospheric condition in which the air above is warmer than the air below, sometimes trapping pollutants near the Earth's surface
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what is smog?
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air pollution over urban areas that reduces visibility; smoke + fog = smog
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what is sick-building syndrome?
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the condition of a building with particularly poor air quality frequently caused by sealed windows and poor air circulation
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what is acid precipitation?
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highly acidic rain, sleet, or snow that results from the release of oxides of sulfur and nitrogen into the air from burning fossil fuels
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what is the greenhouse effect?
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warming affect when heat is trapped by gases in the troposphere and warms the air
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what is ozone?
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form of oxygen with molecules made up of three oxygen molecules
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what is ozone depletion?
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damaging and decreasing amount of ozone in the ozone layer
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