Air pollution in a heavily industrialized region would be reduced and the air would be healthier if that region
A)received more rain.
B)received less sunshine.
C)were at least 200 miles from an ocean.
D)used more coal to generate electricity.

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Rain can help reduce air pollution by washing away the pollutants from the air. Therefore, receiving more rain would help reduce air pollution in a heavily industrialized region. The other options would not have a significant impact on air pollution or may even make it worse (such as using more coal to generate electricity).

Air Pollution in a Heavily Industrialized Region Would Be Reduced