_______ pollution is caused due to the presence of harmful substances in air.

Noise

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Air

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Solution

The correct option is B Air
When excessive harmful substances are introduced into Earth's atmosphere, air pollution occurs. Harmful substances include gases such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane and chlorofluorocarbons, particulates both organic and inorganic, and biological molecules.

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