Step-by-step explanation:
The Air Quality Index (AQI) informs the public about daily air quality levels, including the amount and size of particulate matter in the air. It provides a standardized measurement to help people understand how clean or polluted the air is in their area and how it may affect their health. The AQI typically reports levels of common air pollutants such as ground-level ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The AQI scale ranges from 0 to 500, with higher values indicating more severe air pollution and greater potential health effects.