Passage: Smog has become a recurring problem in several Pakistani cities during the winter months, reducing visibility and causing respiratory issues. Vehicle emissions, crop burning, and industrial smoke all contribute to the thick haze that settles over urban areas. Environmentalists warn that without coordinated action across provinces, the situation will likely worsen each passing year. Question: In the passage, the word ‘haze’ most nearly means:

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Passage: Smog has become a recurring problem in several Pakistani cities during the winter months, reducing visibility and causing respiratory issues. Vehicle emissions, crop burning, and industrial smoke all contribute to the thick haze that settles over urban areas. Environmentalists warn that without coordinated action across provinces, the situation will likely worsen each passing year. Question: In the passage, the word &#8216;haze&#8217; most nearly means:

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A layer of atmospheric pollution or fog reducing visibility. 'Haze' refers to the thick, hazy pollution described as settling over cities and reducing visibility

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