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How can carbon dioxide be considered a pollutant when it is a natural component of air?

a. Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant even though it is a natural component of air, because it is
harmful to all living organisms.
b. Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant when larger concentrations than normal are present in the
air as a result of human activity
с. Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant, because it forms harmful chemicals when mixed with other
pollutants in the air.
d. Carbon dioxide cannot be considered a pollutant under any circumstances.​

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Answer:

a. Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant even though it is a natural component of air, because it is

harmful to all living organisms.

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Option b is the correct answer

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