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What is the effect of particle size on the health impacts of...
What is the effect of particle size on the health impacts of particulate pollutants?
Options
- AParticle size has no impact on health.
- BSmaller particles have a more significant impact on health.
- CLarger particles have a more significant impact on health.
- DHealth impacts are the same regardless of particle size.
Correct answer
B. Smaller particles have a more significant impact on health.
Step-by-step solution
Smaller particulate pollutants, such as dust, fumes, and mists, tend to have a more significant impact on human health compared to larger particles.