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ambient air quality  

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  • Ambient air quality refers to the concentration of gases, particles, or other elements in the outdoor atmosphere—from either natural or anthropogenic sources. The term quality is objective and gives an indication of what the concentration of a constituent of air is in relation to certain thresholds or standards. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Ambient Air Quality]

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