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Acid rain is primarily caused by the presence of which chemical compound in the atmosphere?
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3)
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
Methane (CH4)
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Acid Rain (College Board AP® Environmental Science): Exam Questions
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Which of the following is not a significant environmental consequence of acid rain?
Decreased agricultural productivity due to soil nutrient leaching
Altered forest ecosystems, including weakened tree growth and forest dieback
Increased ozone layer depletion due to reactions with atmospheric compounds
Contamination of drinking water supplies through the acidification of water sources
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Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid rain?
pH 13.2
pH 7.3
pH 9.2
pH 4.1
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