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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pollutants is most likely to reach unhealthy levels inside an office building?
A
VOCs found in the building’s foam insulation
B
particulates such as dust
C
sulfur dioxide emitted in the exhaust of nearby traffic
D
watervapor released by human respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main pollutants affecting materials are sulphur dioxide and sulphates, nitrogen oxides and nitrates, chlorides, carbon dioxide and ozone.

Detailed explanation-2: -A prominent VOC found in household products and construction products is formaldehyde.

Detailed explanation-3: -We usually think of air pollution as being outdoors, but the air in your house or office could also be polluted. Sources of indoor pollution include: Mold and pollen. Tobacco smoke.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asbestos. Carbon Monoxide. Lead. Mold. Radon. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 24-Feb-2017

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