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Select the correct match of air pollution source with the type of pollutant and the effect it produces.

A

Chemical factory `to NO_(2) to ` Ozone hole

B

Automobile exhaust `to N_(2)O to` Asphyxia effect

C

Heavy industry `to CO_(2) to ` Acid rain

D

Incinerators `to NO_(x) " gases " to` Photochemical smog

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Nitrogen oxides are produced naturally through biological and non-biological activities. Human activity forms nitrogen oxides in combustion process of industries, automobiles, incinerators and nitrogen fertillisers. Nitrogen oxides give rise to photochemical smog.
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