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What is the primary cause of widespread air pollution in urban areas?

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1Accelerated natural soil erosion
2Natural seasonal shedding of forest leaves
3Industrial emissions, burning of fossil fuels, and vehicle exhaust✓
4Rapid growth of human population alone

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Industrial emissions, burning of fossil fuels, and vehicle exhaust

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