Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job. once he arrives, he plans to buy his first new car. because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution, he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits. he also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution. if alec wants to reduce the chance that he will contribute to a major smog occurrence, he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions except

a. an suv
b. an hev
c. a conventional midsize car
d. a conventional compact car

(Note: The options provided to the above question are incorrect. However, I am providing the answer with the appropriate set of options for the given question).

Options: A) a valley surrounded by mountains

              B) times of heaviest traffic.

              C) cold weather

              D) sunny weather

Correct Option C, i.e. cold weather.

Explanation:

Asthma is a severe respiratory disease that increases with poor air quality especially in cold and windy weather conditions. If Alec wants to reduce the chances that he might contribute to a major smog occurrence, he must avoid using the vehicle in the cold weather conditions and areas experiencing such climatic conditions. Therefore, the answer to the given question is cold weather conditions as it is not suitable for asthma patients because it results in conditions like smog.