Geographic areas in which pollution is greater than what is allowed by national ambient air quality standards are referred to as
A) mobile source areas
B) prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) areas
C) nonattainment areas
D) air quality control regions (AQCRs)

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Nonattainment areas are geographic areas in which pollution is greater than what is allowed by national ambient air quality standards. These areas are subject to stricter regulations in order to reduce pollution levels and improve air quality. Mobile source areas refer to places where emissions from vehicles are a significant source of pollution. Prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) areas are areas where development and industrial activities are regulated to prevent significant increases in air pollution. Air quality control regions (AQCRs) are regions designated by the federal government to coordinate air pollution control efforts.

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