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What is the pH level typically associated with acid rain?
A7.0
BAbove 8.0
CBelow 5.6
DExactly 6.5
✓ Correct Answer: C — Below 5.6
Normal rain has a pH of about 5.6; acid rain typically has a pH between 4.2 and 4.4.
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