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The substances which contaminate air are called __________.

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air particles
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dust particles
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air pollutants
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smog
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Solution

The correct option is C air pollutants
The unwanted harmful substances which contaminate air are called air pollutants. Presence of these pollutants in the atmosphere causes atmospheric pollution that has adverse effects on living and non-living objects. For examples, smoke and dust arising from forest fires.

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