Historically the city of Mexico City, Mexico, had poor air quality. Which of the following meteorological and/or geographic conditions contributed to that problem? CHOOSE AS MANY ANSWERS AS YOU THINK ARE CORRECT     Mexico City is located in the tropical region, resulting in strong solar radiation and high temperatures     The ocean current off the coast of Mexico near Mexico City generally come from the north, bringing cold water to the region     Mexico city is largely surrounded by mountains, making it difficult for pollution to be dispersed away from the city     Mexico City is located at a high elevation, resulting in a thin atmosphere, and making pollution concentrations higher

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Historically the city of Mexico City, Mexico, had poor air quality. Which of the following meteorological and/or geographic conditions contributed to that problem? CHOOSE AS MANY ANSWERS AS YOU THINK ARE CORRECT

   

Mexico City is located in the tropical region, resulting in strong solar radiation and high temperatures

   

The ocean current off the coast of Mexico near Mexico City generally come from the north, bringing cold water to the region

   

Mexico city is largely surrounded by mountains, making it difficult for pollution to be dispersed away from the city

   

Mexico City is located at a high elevation, resulting in a thin atmosphere, and making pollution concentrations higher

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