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Explain the processes responsible for the formation of secondary pollutants in urban areas. Analyse how these processes amplify their environmental impacts compared to primary pollutants.

Topic: Environment & ecology Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Q6. Explain the processes responsible for the formation of secondary pollutants in urban areas. Analyse how these processes amplify their environmental impacts compared to primary pollutants. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising urban air pollution episodes, especially smog and ozone spikes, …

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Secondary Pollutants

Source:  IE Subject:  Environment Context: Recent analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows that secondary pollutants now account for nearly one-third of Delhi’s annual PM2.5 load. About Secondary Pollutants: What are secondary pollutants? Secondary pollutants are not emitted directly from a source; instead, they are formed in the atmosphere …

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