Which of the following situations probably results in a fairly long period of polluted conditions?
A)persistent winds
B)subsidence inversion
C)radiation inversion
D)overcast skies

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Subsidence inversion occurs when warm air aloft traps cooler air near the surface. This can result in the accumulation of pollutants in the trapped air mass, leading to longer periods of polluted conditions. Persistent winds (A) can help to disperse pollutants, while overcast skies (D) can limit the formation and accumulation of pollutants. Radiation inversion (C) can also result in the accumulation of pollutants, but it is typically a shorter-term phenomenon that occurs overnight when the ground cools faster than the air above it.

Which of the Following Situations Probably Results in a Fairly