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Volcanoes and forest fires are natural sources of air pollution.


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Solution

The correct option is A True

Air pollution:

  1. The introduction of harmful and poisonous substances in the air that causes various effects on humans is called air pollution,
  2. It can be caused by anthropogenic(man-caused) and by natural sources.
  3. Anthropogenic sources like burning fuel, burning crackers, industrial smoke, etc.
  4. Natural sources like volcanic eruptions, forest fires, suspended soils and dust from deserts, etc.

Final answer: The given statement is true.


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