Environment & Ecology · Air Pollution & Haze
What primary characteristic distinguishes haze from chemical smog?
- 1Haze is caused exclusively by photochemical reactions involving ozone.
- 2Haze is caused by fine dry particles (dust, salt, smoke) suspended in the air, whereas smog involves photochemical/chemical atmospheric reactions.✓
- 3Haze occurs only during rainstorms and high humidity.
- 4Haze consists solely of high concentrations of peroxyacetyl nitrate.
Correct answer
Haze is caused by fine dry particles (dust, salt, smoke) suspended in the air, whereas smog involves photochemical/chemical atmospheric reactions.
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