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7.4 Atmospheric CO2 and Particulates

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Not all CO₂ and particulates come from humans. The exam tests whether you know the natural sources too, because identifying natural background levels is essential for evaluating human impact.

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8 lessons

  1. 7.1Introduction to Air PollutionPreview lesson
  2. 7.2Photochemical SmogPreview lesson
  3. 7.3Thermal InversionPreview lesson
  4. 7.4Atmospheric CO2 and ParticulatesThis lesson
  5. 7.5Indoor Air PollutantsPreview lesson
  6. 7.6Reduction of Air PollutantsPreview lesson
  7. 7.7Acid RainPreview lesson
  8. 7.8Noise PollutionPreview lesson

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