Question 1

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act is commonly called the Superfund.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary cause of sick building syndrome in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) large number of outside ducts 
B) unsealed windows 
C) thinly insulated buildings 
D) hazardous construction materials 
A) large number of outside ducts 
B) unsealed windows 
C) thinly insulated buildings 
D) hazardous construction materials

Question 3

The ________ authorizes the U.S.government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore and on the continental shelf and to recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.

Accepted Answer

A) Clear Water Act 
B) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
C) Federal Water Pollution Control Act 
D) Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act 
A) Clear Water Act 
B) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
C) Federal Water Pollution Control Act 
D) Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

Question 4

Explain the nature and enforcement of the NAAQS?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Air Act directs the EPA to est

Question 5

The federal government is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Clear Water Act in all states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The remains of the process by which nuclear power is generated in a reactor are most likely to be classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) oil-spilled pollutants 
B) inert elements 
C) pesticides 
D) hazardous wastes 
A) oil-spilled pollutants 
B) inert elements 
C) pesticides 
D) hazardous wastes

Question 7

Which of the following is true of an EIS?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not required by state or local laws, only federal law. 
B) It can be challenged in court by environmentalists or other interested parties. 
C) It can only be accepted after Congress passes a bill adopting the EIS. 
D) It is not required for projects undertaken by private parties. 
A) It is not required by state or local laws, only federal law. 
B) It can be challenged in court by environmentalists or other interested parties. 
C) It can only be accepted after Congress passes a bill adopting the EIS. 
D) It is not required for projects undertaken by private parties.

Question 8

The Superfund Act, administered by the EPA, gives the federal government a mandate to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) establish marine sanctuaries in ocean waters as far seaward as the edge of the continental shelf 
B) impose fines on buildings and office that cause harm to their occupants due to indoor air pollution 
C) cleanup hazardous wastes that have been spilled, stored, or abandoned 
D) set standards on the toxic substances that can be used or sold 
A) establish marine sanctuaries in ocean waters as far seaward as the edge of the continental shelf 
B) impose fines on buildings and office that cause harm to their occupants due to indoor air pollution 
C) cleanup hazardous wastes that have been spilled, stored, or abandoned 
D) set standards on the toxic substances that can be used or sold

Question 9

Give an account of the state environmental protection laws.

Accepted Answer

Many state and local governments have en

Question 10

Which of the following actions is prohibited under the Clean Water Act?

Accepted Answer

A) inhabitation on inland areas in the vicinity of wetlands and marshes 
B) chemical treatment of wastes to reduce toxicity before discharge into wetlands 
C) construction of residences by filling qualified wetlands 
D) creation of artificial lakes and waterways for recreation 
A) inhabitation on inland areas in the vicinity of wetlands and marshes 
B) chemical treatment of wastes to reduce toxicity before discharge into wetlands 
C) construction of residences by filling qualified wetlands 
D) creation of artificial lakes and waterways for recreation

Question 11

The Oil Pollution Act authorizes the U.S.government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The process by which heated water or material is discharged into waterways upsetting the ecological balance and decreasing the oxygen content is defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) land pollution 
B) radioactive pollution 
C) air pollution 
D) thermal pollution 
A) land pollution 
B) radioactive pollution 
C) air pollution 
D) thermal pollution

Question 13

Indoor air pollution is primarily caused by toxic fumes from industrial plants located in cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a true of the Superfund?

Accepted Answer

A) It gives mandate to the state government to deal with hazardous wastes that have been spilled, stored, or abandoned. 
B) It identifies sites in the United States where hazardous wastes have been disposed of, stored, abandoned, or spilled. 
C) It levies extra tax on the people of the state where hazardous wastes have been improperly disposed of. 
D) It does not permit states and private parties who clean up hazardous waste sites to seek reimbursement from the fund. 
A) It gives mandate to the state government to deal with hazardous wastes that have been spilled, stored, or abandoned. 
B) It identifies sites in the United States where hazardous wastes have been disposed of, stored, abandoned, or spilled. 
C) It levies extra tax on the people of the state where hazardous wastes have been improperly disposed of. 
D) It does not permit states and private parties who clean up hazardous waste sites to seek reimbursement from the fund.

Question 15

The Clear Water Act authorizes the EPA to establish national primary drinking water standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the EPA is authorized to regulate underground storage facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a survey of the nonattainment areas in the state, the agency found Helmont to be the district that exceeded the ozone standard by the largest margin.Helmont is most likely to be categorized as a(n)________ nonattainment area.

Accepted Answer

A) severe 
B) extreme 
C) marginal 
D) serious 
A) severe 
B) extreme 
C) marginal 
D) serious

Question 18

Which of the following measures is likely to reduce indoor air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) complete air conditioning with sealed windows 
B) heavy insulation 
C) closure of all air ducts 
D) no-fragrance policy 
A) complete air conditioning with sealed windows 
B) heavy insulation 
C) closure of all air ducts 
D) no-fragrance policy

Question 19

The Clean Air Act authorizes the EPA to regulate air pollution caused by fuel and fuel additives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The EPA requires special labeling of toxic substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Environmental Protection

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act is commonly called the Superfund.

Which of the following is a primary cause of sick building syndrome in the United States?

The ________ authorizes the U.S.government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore and on the continental shelf and to recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.

Explain the nature and enforcement of the NAAQS?

The federal government is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Clear Water Act in all states.

The remains of the process by which nuclear power is generated in a reactor are most likely to be classified as ________.

Which of the following is true of an EIS?

The Superfund Act, administered by the EPA, gives the federal government a mandate to ________.

Give an account of the state environmental protection laws.

Which of the following actions is prohibited under the Clean Water Act?

The Oil Pollution Act authorizes the U.S.government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore.

The process by which heated water or material is discharged into waterways upsetting the ecological balance and decreasing the oxygen content is defined as ________.

Indoor air pollution is primarily caused by toxic fumes from industrial plants located in cities.

Which of the following is a true of the Superfund?

The Clear Water Act authorizes the EPA to establish national primary drinking water standards.

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the EPA is authorized to regulate underground storage facilities.

In a survey of the nonattainment areas in the state, the agency found Helmont to be the district that exceeded the ozone standard by the largest margin.Helmont is most likely to be categorized as a(n)________ nonattainment area.

Which of the following measures is likely to reduce indoor air pollution?

The Clean Air Act authorizes the EPA to regulate air pollution caused by fuel and fuel additives.

The EPA requires special labeling of toxic substances.

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