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Name any two sources which cause air pollution due to suspended particulate matter

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Suspended particulate matter (SPM) are finely divided solids or liquids that may be dispersed through the air from combustion processes, industrial activities or natural sources.

Two sources that cause air pollution due to suspended particulate matter (SPM) are volcanoes and forests fires.

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