Crop damage from ozone formation is most likely to occur
A)downwind of a large urban center in the summer.
B)upwind of large polluting regions in the spring.
C)next to busy major highways in the winter
D)downwind from an ocean shoreline in the spring.

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Ozone is formed from a reaction between volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the presence of sunlight. Urban areas tend to have high levels of both VOCs and NOx, making them prime locations for ozone formation. During the summer months, when sunlight and temperature levels are high, ozone formation is even more likely. Downwind areas are more likely to experience crop damage from ozone because the ozone is carried by prevailing winds to those regions.

Crop Damage from Ozone Formation Is Most Likely to Occur