Description:
The correct answer is:
✅ Steam
Why?
PM2.5 refers to airborne particles ≤2.5 micrometers in diameter, harmful to health.
Steam is water vapor (H₂O gas), not a particle pollutant.
Actual Sources of PM2.5:
Vehicle exhaust: Soot, unburned fuel, and tire wear.
Coal-fired plants: Ash, sulfates, and nitrates.
Other sources: Wildfires, dust, industrial emissions.
Fun Fact: PM2.5 can penetrate deep into lungs and even enter the bloodstream! 💨⚠️
Bonus: Steam from cooling towers is often mistaken for pollution—it’s just clean water vapor! 🌫️💧