Which of these is a solid pollutant?
(a) SPM
(b) carbon monoxide
(c) nitrogen oxides
(d) sulphur dioxide

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(a) SPM

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) consists of mist, dust, fumes and smoke. Common chemicals that constitute SPM are nickel, arsenic and lead. When these particles are inhaled, they tend to accumulate in the lungs and cause respiratory problems and damage the lungs.

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Which of these is a solid pollutant? (a) SPM (b) carbon monoxide (c) nitrogen oxides (d) sulphur dioxide

(a) SPM Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) consists of mist, dust, fumes and smoke. Common chemicals that constitute SPM are nickel, arsenic and lead. When these particles are inhaled, they tend to accumulate in the lungs and cause respiratory problems and damage the lungs.

Which of these is a solid pollutant?
(a) SPM
(b) carbon monoxide
(c) nitrogen oxides
(d) sulphur dioxide

(a) SPM

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) consists of mist, dust, fumes and smoke. Common chemicals that constitute SPM are nickel, arsenic and lead. When these particles are inhaled, they tend to accumulate in the lungs and cause respiratory problems and damage the lungs.