Question
How does an inversion increase the risk of sickness in a city?
It causes increased flooding.
It concentrates water pollution.
It traps air pollution in one area.
It creates an intense heat wave.
It causes increased flooding.
It concentrates water pollution.
It traps air pollution in one area.
It creates an intense heat wave.
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An inversion increases the risk of sickness in a city primarily because **it traps air pollution in one area.**
During a temperature inversion, a layer of warm air sits above cooler air near the ground. This phenomenon prevents the upward movement of air and can trap pollutants, such as smog and particulate matter, close to the surface where people breathe. As a result, the concentration of harmful pollutants in the air increases, leading to respiratory issues, heart problems, and other health concerns among the population.
While increased flooding, concentrated water pollution, and intense heat waves can also pose health risks, they are not directly related to the concept of a temperature inversion.
During a temperature inversion, a layer of warm air sits above cooler air near the ground. This phenomenon prevents the upward movement of air and can trap pollutants, such as smog and particulate matter, close to the surface where people breathe. As a result, the concentration of harmful pollutants in the air increases, leading to respiratory issues, heart problems, and other health concerns among the population.
While increased flooding, concentrated water pollution, and intense heat waves can also pose health risks, they are not directly related to the concept of a temperature inversion.