In the United States,the Highest Levels of Air Pollution from Fine

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the United States,the highest levels of air pollution from fine particles are found in ____.

• A) the Northwest
• B) the Rocky Mountains
• C) the Northeast
• D) Texas
• E) West Virginia

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