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Which of the following is called the secondary air pollutant?

  1. A
    Ammonia
  2. B
    Ozone
  3. C
    Carbon monoxide
  4. D
    Nitrogen dioxide

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Primary pollutants are directly emitted from sources (e.g., , , ). Secondary pollutants are not emitted directly but form in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between primary pollutants and environmental constituents; ground-level ozone () is a classic example.

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Which of the following is called the secondary air pollutant?
A
Ammonia
B
Ozone
C
Carbon monoxide
D
Nitrogen dioxide

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