Urban areas receive less sunlight than rural areas, partly as a result of greater quantities of __________ in the air.

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Particulate matter, such as soot and dust, can block or scatter sunlight and reduce the amount of solar radiation that reaches the ground. Urban areas tend to have higher levels of particulate matter due to vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, and other sources of air pollution.

Urban Areas Receive Less Sunlight Than Rural Areas, Partly as a Result