What is smog? How is classical smog different from photochemical smog?

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(N/A) Smog is a form of air pollution resulting from the combination of smoke and fog. There are two primary types of smog:
$a)$ Classical smog
$b)$ Photochemical smog
The differences between the two are summarized in the table below:
Feature Classical smog vs. Photochemical smog
Occurrence Classical smog: Occurs in cool,humid climates.
Photochemical smog: Occurs in dry,sunny climates.
Components Classical smog: Smoke,fog,and $SO_2$.
Photochemical smog: $PAN$,acrolein,$O_3$,formaldehyde,and $NO$.
Nature Classical smog: Reducing in nature.
Photochemical smog: Oxidizing in nature.

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