Primary air pollutant: A pollutant emitted directly from a source into the atmosphere, such as CO, SO₂, NOₓ, particulate matter, and VOCs.
How to apply it: Use primary pollutants to identify emissions from coal plants (SO₂), vehicle exhaust (CO, NOₓ), and construction (particulate matter).
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Atmospheric Pollution
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