Which of the following are the human activities that lead to air pollution?

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Agricultural activities

Mining operations

Burning of fossil fuels

All of the above

answer is D.

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Activities that lead to air pollution:-
1) Burning of fossil fuels:
Sulfur dioxide released by the burning of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum is the major cause of air pollution.
Gases released from vehicles (trucks, jeeps, cars, trains, aeroplanes) cause an immense amount of pollution.
2) Agricultural activities:
Use of insecticides (pesticides) and fertilizers in agricultural activities release harmful chemicals into the air and can also cause water pollution.
3) Mining operations
During this process dust and chemicals are released in the air causing massive air pollution.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

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