What was the primary cause of the London Fog of 1952?

AGlobal warming trapped hot air from blast furnaces in the lower regions of the atmosphere.
BCold air led to heavy use of coal, and the smoke from the coal fires was trapped close to the ground by a temperature inversion.
CEffluents from steel factories raised the temperature of the Thames River, producing increased water vapor that condensed as soon as it contacted the air.
DUnusually strong winds pushed air up the slopes of ...

Verified Answer :

B, I believe, A period of cold weather, combined with an anticyclone and windless conditions, collected airborne pollutants mostly from the use of coal to form a thick layer of smog over the city.

Answer:

b

Explanation: