Question

Temperature inversions are responsible for ______.

Options

• greenhouse effect

• smog

• acid rains

• heat islands

Answer 1

Temperature inversions are responsible for smog.

Explanation:

Temperature inversion occurs when a layer of warm air traps a layer of cooler air near the ground, preventing the vertical dispersal of pollutants. This trapping effect causes pollutants, including photochemical oxidants and particulates, to accumulate near the surface. The resulting dense, polluted air mixture contributes to the formation of smog, often worsening air quality and visibility in urban areas.