Geography A-Level
Particulate pollution
What Particulate pollution means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Particulate pollution
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Physical matter such as soot or dust, which acts as hygroscopic condensation nuclei and increases the incidence of urban fogs.
Topics that use Particulate pollution
- Urban climate (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Congestion charging
- Modal shifts
- Pollution reduction policies
- Transboundary nature of air pollution
- Urban canyons
- Photo-chemical smog
- Urban heat island effect
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