The capacity of the atmosphere to disperse and dilute pollutant materials is:
A) large and unchanging.
B) highly variable and based on the weather.
C) the same in all locations.
D) predictable and consistent from day to day.

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The capacity of the atmosphere to disperse and dilute pollutants is highly variable and is based on the weather conditions such as wind speed, precipitation, and temperature. This can lead to variations in the potential for pollutants to disperse and dilute in the atmosphere from day to day and location to location.

The Capacity of the Atmosphere to Disperse and Dilute Pollutant