Question 1

Which are the acts, apart from the Clean Water Act, related to pollution control which is administered by the EPA?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the Clean Water Act, the

Question 2

Environmental impact study scoping refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  designating specific geographic areas that a contemplated action will affect. 
B)  estimating the specific population that a contemplated action will affect. 
C)  designating which environmental issues of a contemplated action are most significant. 
D)  specifying a backup plan should a contemplated action cause unforeseeable damage. 
E)  specifying future environmental changes and the necessary corrective action required. 
A)  designating specific geographic areas that a contemplated action will affect. 
B)  estimating the specific population that a contemplated action will affect. 
C)  designating which environmental issues of a contemplated action are most significant. 
D)  specifying a backup plan should a contemplated action cause unforeseeable damage. 
E)  specifying future environmental changes and the necessary corrective action required.

Question 3

Today, the estimated time needed to acquire the necessary permits to build a coal-fired electric generating plant is:

Accepted Answer

A)  one to two years. 
B)  six to nine months. 
C)  five to ten years. 
D)  three to four years. 
E)  two to three years. 
A)  one to two years. 
B)  six to nine months. 
C)  five to ten years. 
D)  three to four years. 
E)  two to three years.

Question 4

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act assures proper hazardous waste disposal through the manifold system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An organization has set up a turbine farm project near the coast. However, it so happens that the coastal area is one of the principal bird migration corridors. The sound of the turbines is likely to hurt the birds and would destroy their habitat. Which law has been violated by this organization?

Accepted Answer

The organization has violated the Endang

Question 6

What are the different approaches taken by the state and local governments in responding to solid waste disposal problems?

Accepted Answer

In responding to solid waste disposal pr

Question 7

NEPA has made it mandatory for federal agencies to follow the conclusions of an EIS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For the Department of Interior, the Endangered Species Act is administered by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fish and Wildlife Services. 
B)  EPA. 
C)  National Marine Fisheries Services. 
D)  FEPCA. 
E)  Fish and Wildlife Services and the National Marine Fisheries Services. 
A)  Fish and Wildlife Services. 
B)  EPA. 
C)  National Marine Fisheries Services. 
D)  FEPCA. 
E)  Fish and Wildlife Services and the National Marine Fisheries Services.

Question 9

The common law of _____ is established when the use of one's land unreasonably interferes with the use or enjoyment of another's land.

Accepted Answer

A)  strict liability 
B)  negligence 
C)  trespass 
D)  private nuisance 
E)  public nuisance 
A)  strict liability 
B)  negligence 
C)  trespass 
D)  private nuisance 
E)  public nuisance

Question 10

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, a generator of wastes is obligated to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide on-site disposal of the waste. 
B)  determine if a nonlisted waste is hazardous in terms of the chemical characteristics specified by the Solid Waste Disposal Act. 
C)  determine whether its wastes qualify as hazardous. 
D)  produce no new chemicals. 
E)  pay punitive and speculative damages to the aggrieved party. 
A)  provide on-site disposal of the waste. 
B)  determine if a nonlisted waste is hazardous in terms of the chemical characteristics specified by the Solid Waste Disposal Act. 
C)  determine whether its wastes qualify as hazardous. 
D)  produce no new chemicals. 
E)  pay punitive and speculative damages to the aggrieved party.

Question 11

States bear principal responsibility for devising implementation plans regarding the Clean Air Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Under the _____ approach, businesses can cut pollution beyond what the law requires and keep these reductions for their own future use or to sell to other companies as emission offsets.

Accepted Answer

A)  point-source 
B)  bubble concept 
C)  cap and trade 
D)  emissions reduction banking 
E)  marketable rights 
A)  point-source 
B)  bubble concept 
C)  cap and trade 
D)  emissions reduction banking 
E)  marketable rights

Question 13

Silas suffers from mesothelioma, a disability directly linked to exposure to asbestos at the power plant that he worked in. The power plant had given no notice to the EPA that it makes use of such a substance as asbestos. Which law has been violated by the power plant where Silas worked?

Accepted Answer

The power plant has violated the Toxic S

Question 14

For control purposes, the Clean Air Act amendments divide air pollution into the categories of _____ sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  suburban and rural 
B)  stationary and mobile 
C)  commercial and residential 
D)  urban and industrial 
E)  organic and inorganic 
A)  suburban and rural 
B)  stationary and mobile 
C)  commercial and residential 
D)  urban and industrial 
E)  organic and inorganic

Question 15

A private citizen can:

Accepted Answer

A)  report violations of environmental law to the EPA, but cannot act directly. 
B)  sue polluters through governmental agencies to enforce compliance with environment law. 
C)  sue public agencies, like EPA, to force the adoption of regulations. 
D)  sue businesses, but not the government, to enforce rules under environmental statutes like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. 
E)  resort to intimidatory tactics against polluting industries. 
A)  report violations of environmental law to the EPA, but cannot act directly. 
B)  sue polluters through governmental agencies to enforce compliance with environment law. 
C)  sue public agencies, like EPA, to force the adoption of regulations. 
D)  sue businesses, but not the government, to enforce rules under environmental statutes like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. 
E)  resort to intimidatory tactics against polluting industries.

Question 16

A defendant is liable for _____ if, without right, he/she intentionally enters land in possession of another or causes something to do so.

Accepted Answer

A)  strict liability 
B)  negligence 
C)  trespass 
D)  private nuisance 
E)  public nuisance 
A)  strict liability 
B)  negligence 
C)  trespass 
D)  private nuisance 
E)  public nuisance

Question 17

The increase in global carbon dioxide levels since 1960 is largely due to the burning of fossil fuels such as oil and coal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How is the bubble concept different from the point source concept when measuring pollution emissions?

Accepted Answer

The point source is a specific site of p

Question 19

_____ refers to an act that causes inconvenience or damage to the public in the exercise of rights common to everyone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct interference 
B)  Negligence 
C)  Trespassing 
D)  Private nuisance 
E)  Public nuisance 
A)  Direct interference 
B)  Negligence 
C)  Trespassing 
D)  Private nuisance 
E)  Public nuisance

Question 20

What problem does the Kyoto Protocol address and what conclusions were reached?

Accepted Answer

The problem addressed in the 1997 Kyoto

Exam 19: Environmental Regulation and Resource Sustainability

Which are the acts, apart from the Clean Water Act, related to pollution control which is administered by the EPA?

Environmental impact study scoping refers to:

Today, the estimated time needed to acquire the necessary permits to build a coal-fired electric generating plant is:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act assures proper hazardous waste disposal through the manifold system.

An organization has set up a turbine farm project near the coast. However, it so happens that the coastal area is one of the principal bird migration corridors. The sound of the turbines is likely to hurt the birds and would destroy their habitat. Which law has been violated by this organization?

What are the different approaches taken by the state and local governments in responding to solid waste disposal problems?

NEPA has made it mandatory for federal agencies to follow the conclusions of an EIS.

For the Department of Interior, the Endangered Species Act is administered by the:

The common law of _____ is established when the use of one's land unreasonably interferes with the use or enjoyment of another's land.

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, a generator of wastes is obligated to:

States bear principal responsibility for devising implementation plans regarding the Clean Air Act.

Under the _____ approach, businesses can cut pollution beyond what the law requires and keep these reductions for their own future use or to sell to other companies as emission offsets.

Silas suffers from mesothelioma, a disability directly linked to exposure to asbestos at the power plant that he worked in. The power plant had given no notice to the EPA that it makes use of such a substance as asbestos. Which law has been violated by the power plant where Silas worked?

For control purposes, the Clean Air Act amendments divide air pollution into the categories of _____ sources.

A private citizen can:

A defendant is liable for _____ if, without right, he/she intentionally enters land in possession of another or causes something to do so.

The increase in global carbon dioxide levels since 1960 is largely due to the burning of fossil fuels such as oil and coal.

How is the bubble concept different from the point source concept when measuring pollution emissions?

_____ refers to an act that causes inconvenience or damage to the public in the exercise of rights common to everyone.

What problem does the Kyoto Protocol address and what conclusions were reached?

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