Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 3PQ
The air pollutant emitted primarily from motor vehicles is
- a. particulates
- b. nitrogen dioxide.
- c. sulfur dioxide.
- d. carbon monoxide.
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Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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