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Any substance in air that could, in high enough concentration, harm animals, humans, vegetation, and/or materials are called:

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dust particles

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air pollutants

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impurity in air

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none of above

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The correct option is D air pollutants
Any substance in air that could, in high enough concentration, harm animals, humans, vegetation, and/or materials are called air pollutants. Examples are carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide etc.

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