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AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Thermal Inversion

Study Thermal Inversion in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which pollutant's concentration is most affected by thermal inversions?

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ANSWER

Particulate matter (PM). Fine particles remain suspended when vertical air movement is suppressed by inversions.

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In a coastal city, a clear night is followed by a calm, sunny morning. By 8 a.m., commuters notice a visible brown haze near the ground and poor air quality alerts. A weather balloon shows air at the surface is cooler than air about 300 m above it. Under normal conditions, air temperature decreases with altitude and warm surface air rises and mixes pollutants upward. Which statement best explains why pollution is worse this morning?
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