Donora Smog of 1948: Steel Mill Emissions

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Question:

The Donora killer smog of 1948 was primarily a consequence of ________.

emissions from home furnaces emissions from the steel mill emissions from automobiles climate change meteorological conditions

Answer:

The Donora killer smog of 1948 was primarily a consequence of emissions from the steel mill. The smog was exacerbated by meteorological conditions, such as temperature inversions, which trapped pollutants in the valley where Donora, Pennsylvania, is located.