According to the WHO's 2018 global urban air-quality database, which city was recorded as the most polluted megacity in the world?
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According to the WHO's 2018 global urban air-quality database, which city was recorded as the most polluted megacity in the world?
- Beijing
- Cairo
- Delhi
- Hong Kong
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Delhi
In the WHO's 2018 global urban air-quality database, Delhi had the highest PM levels among the world's megacities (populations above 14 million), followed by Cairo and Dhaka.
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