Which of the following illustrates an anthropogenic form of pollution?
A)a large plume of ash from an erupting volcano
B)large clouds of smoke from a forest fire caused by lightning
C)sulfur dioxide released from a coal burning power plant
D)sea salt aerosols in the air above an ocean

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Sulfur dioxide is primarily released from burning fossil fuels, and is therefore an example of anthropogenic (human-caused) pollution. The other options are natural phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions (A) or forest fires caused by lightning (B), or are naturally occurring substances like sea salt aerosols (D).

Which of the Following Illustrates an Anthropogenic Form of Pollution