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Photochemical smog is formed in________during______time.

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Photochemical smog, also known as summer smog, is a type of smog that is produced when UV light originating from the sun interacts with the oxides of nitrogen present in the atmosphere. This type of smog usually manifests as a brown haze and is most commonly seen in highly populated cities that are placed in relatively warm climates. Furthermore, photochemical smog is most prominently visible in summer during afternoons.

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