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A/an ___________ occurs when a layer of warm air prevents the rising air from escaping. The polluted air is trapped and held close to Earth's surface

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Temperature Inversion
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Answer: Temperature inversion

A temperature inversion occurs when a layer of warm air prevents the rising air from escaping. The polluted air is trapped and held close to Earth’s surface. This results in the formation of smog, which is toxic in nature.


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