A city lies in a valley surrounded by mountains. During a calm, sunny period, a warm air layer develops above cooler surface air. Motor vehicles continue emitting nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons throughout the morning, and pollutant concentrations near the ground rise sharply. Based on the processes presented in the lecture, which explanation best integrates the meteorological and chemical causes of the pollution episode?

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The warm upper layer causes sulfur dioxide to settle immediately, preventing secondary pollution.

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The inversion promotes vertical dispersion while nitrogen oxides neutralize atmospheric oxidants.

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The inversion restricts vertical mixing, allowing emitted precursors to accumulate while sunlight promotes reactions that generate photochemical oxidants such as ozone.

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The cool surface layer eliminates hydrocarbon reactions and therefore reduces photochemical smog.

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