The light of cities is reduced in comparison to villages due to the presence of:
Correct answer: C. Suspended particulate matter
- A. SO2 and SO3
- B. SO2 and oxides of nitrogen
- C. Suspended particulate matter
- D. Hydrocarbons and N2O
Explanation
Suspended particulate matter scatters and absorbs light, producing haze and reducing visibility more directly than the listed gases. This is why urban light and visibility are generally poorer than in less polluted villages.
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