Particulate pollution with diameters less than 2.5 µm are particularly dangerous because they ____.
A)can penetrate deep into the lungs
B)dissolve easily in water
C)are chemically neutralized by carbon dioxide
D)dissolve easily in water and they are chemically neutralized by dissolved carbon dioxide
E)can cause eye irritation

Question

Particulate pollution with diameters less than 2.5 µm are particularly dangerous because they ____.
A)can penetrate deep into the lungs
B)dissolve easily in water
C)​are chemically neutralized by carbon dioxide
D)​dissolve easily in water and they are chemically neutralized by dissolved carbon dioxide
E)​can cause eye irritation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Particulate pollution with diameters less than 2.5 µm, also known as PM2.5, can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing serious respiratory and cardiovascular health problems. They are small enough to bypass the body's natural defense mechanisms and enter the bloodstream, potentially causing inflammation and tissue damage.

Particulate Pollution with Diameters Less Than 2