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What does the abbreviation 'AQI' stand for?
AAir Quality Index
BAtmospheric Quality Indicator
CAerosol Quantity Identification
DAcidic Quality Increment
✓ Correct Answer: A — Air Quality Index
The Air Quality Index is a number used by government agencies to communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is.
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