Question

which of the following is not a common source of air pollutants?
driving a car that runs on fossil fuels
applying fertilizer granules to your yard
burning yard waste in your back yard
coal - fired power plants

Explanation:

• Driving a car that runs on fossil fuels emits pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc.
• Burning yard waste in the backyard releases particulate matter and other pollutants.
• Coal - fired power plants emit sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, etc.
• Applying fertilizer granules to the yard mainly affects soil and water (e.g., through runoff causing eutrophication) rather than being a common direct source of air pollutants.

Answer:

applying fertilizer granules to your yard