Read the following case study and answer the following questions (internet sources prefered)?
Curious Cat asked:
In 1952, a great fog blanketed London. The fog lasted from 5 December to 08 December, and ten days later it was learned that the total number of deaths in Great London during that period exceed the average by 4 000. Their statistics indicated that almost all those who died unexpectedly had records of bronchitis, emphysema or heart trouble, and that people in the last category were most vulnerable. Again, in January 1956, 100 more deaths in London were blamed on an extended fog. In that year, parliament passed the Clean Air Act that is a milestone in the history of environmental protection.
In 1952, a great fog blanketed London. The fog lasted from 5 December to 08 December, and ten days later it was learned that the total number of deaths in Great London during that period exceed the average by 4 000. Their statistics indicated that almost all those who died unexpectedly had records of bronchitis, emphysema or heart trouble, and that people in the last category were most vulnerable. Again, in January 1956, 100 more deaths in London were blamed on an extended fog. In that year, parliament passed the Clean Air Act that is a milestone in the history of environmental protection.
What kind of smog is likely to form in the accident?
What was the major pollutant and the sources that contributed to formation of smog?
Why were people who had records of bronchitis, emphysema and heart trouble died in this case?
What damage do the pollutants inflict on the vegetation?
Why did the smog last 4 days? What atmospheric conditions were likely to prevail at that time?
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