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Which Two Countries Shut thousands of schools over forest fire haze in September, 2019?

Correct answer: C. Malaysia, Indonesia

  • A. South Korea, North Korea
  • B. Thailand, Vietnam
  • C. Malaysia, Indonesia
  • D. Myanmar, Bhutan

Explanation

Malaysia and Indonesia closed thousands of schools because smoke from forest fires created hazardous haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The fires were concentrated mainly in Indonesia, while Malaysia was also severely affected.

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