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'Thermal Inversion' is dangerous for air quality because:
AIt causes more rain
BIt prevents pollutants from dispersing upwards
CIt destroys the ozone layer
DIt increases oxygen levels
✓ Correct Answer: B — It prevents pollutants from dispersing upwards
A lid of warm air traps cooler air and pollutants near the ground, leading to dangerous concentrations of toxins.
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