The climate and weather in the south have contributed to the development of a. the oil industry c. the retirement and tourism industries b. large cities d. small family farms throughout the south

The answer to this question is A ) the oil industry .

Air pollution: “combustion results in gases such as nitrogen oxides, nitrogen dioxide and particulates. the main causes of air pollution include transport, domestic combustion and industrial processes. pollutants from these sources can cause problems in the immediate vicinity and a distance away.”