Question

The Great Smog of 1952 took place in which of the following cities?

• A. London
• B. New York
• C. Tokyo
• D. Berlin

Answer 1

Answer:

A. London

The Great Smog of 1952, also known as the Killer Fog, took place in London. On 5 December 1952, a thick yellow smog brought the London city to a standstill for four days and it is estimated to have killed more than 4,000 people. Coal combustion was considered as the main reason for the formation of smog.