Which of the following gaseous air pollutants is not emitted directly by human activities, but is formed in the atmosphere as a result of chemical reactions?
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen oxide
Ozone
Ozone is not emitted directly by human activities, but is formed in the atmosphere as a result of chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the presence of sunlight. Ozone can have negative impacts on human health, vegetation, and materials.