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atmospheric pollution  

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  • Atmospheric pollution describes harmful gases, solid particles, and liquid droplets that are present in the atmosphere in quantities above natural ambient levels. The main gases in the atmosphere are nitrogen (78.08%), oxygen (20.95%), and argon (0.93%). [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Atmospheric Pollution]

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