Question 38 of 59beginner🔧 ApplyShort Answer1 mark

Combine the words: smoke + fog. Write the merged word and its meaning.

Correct Answer

Merged word: smog

Meaning: A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, commonly found in industrial cities and areas with heavy traffic.

The word 'smog' combines 'smoke' and 'fog' to describe a form of air pollution. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the thick, dirty fog that hung over industrial cities like London.

Smog can cause health problems and reduces visibility.

Exercise: Let us learn | Q: II(iii) | (Page Page 10)
For More Understanding

Explanation

The word 'smog' combines 'smoke' and 'fog' to describe a form of air pollution. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the thick, dirty fog that hung over industrial cities like London. Smog can cause health problems and reduces visibility.

Solution Steps

  1. The merged word is 'smog' combining 'smoke' and 'fog'

  2. Smog is a type of air pollution commonly found in industrial cities and areas with heavy traffic

  3. The term was first used in the early 20th century to describe thick, dirty fog over cities like London

  4. Smog causes health problems and reduces visibility