Which is not a natural source of air pollution?
Correct answer: B. Coal fire
- A. Forest fire
- B. Coal fire
- C. Volcanoes
- D. Dust storm
Explanation
While forest fires, volcanic eruptions, and dust storms are all natural events that release pollutants into the atmosphere, the burning of coal is an anthropogenic (human-caused) activity and is not a natural source of pollution.
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