Question

Which of the following best describes what led to London’s “killer fog” in 1952? a. Pollution from the air contaminated the water supply which is what killed people. b. Millions of coal fires and stagnant air caused toxic fumes to build up in the air. c. Poor city design led to faulty ventilation in houses. d. Soot from forest and wildfires in the surrounding areas blew over the city.

Answer 1

the correct answer is

option B



Millions of coal fires and stagnant air caused toxic fumes to build up in the air.

Answer 2

The statement that best describes the occurrence of the London’s “killer fog” in 1952 is following - Millions of coal fires and stagnant air caused toxic fumes to build up in the air.

Hence the correct answer is B.

The killer fog of London was also known as the Great Smog of 1952 or Great Smog of London.

It was the severe air-pollution which affected the London city in 1952.