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Asian brown cloud is a layer of air pollution that recurrently covers parts of South Asia. It is created by a range of airborne particles and pollutants from industrial processes. Which of the following countries does it cover?
Asian brown cloud is a layer of air pollution that recurrently covers parts of South Asia. It is created by a range of airborne particles and pollutants from industrial processes. Which of the following countries does it cover?
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The correct option is A India
- The Asian brown cloud is a vast cloud of smog three kilometres deep, enveloping the whole of southern Asia especially India.
- It blocks 15% of sunlight, which reduces crop yields. It also creates acid rain, leads to respiratory illnesses, reduces rainfall and causes extreme weather events
- The Asian brown cloud is a vast cloud of smog three kilometres deep, enveloping the whole of southern Asia especially India.
- It blocks 15% of sunlight, which reduces crop yields. It also creates acid rain, leads to respiratory illnesses, reduces rainfall and causes extreme weather events
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