Question 1

Federal statutes and regulations do not cover mobile sources of air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  civil penalties and criminal penalties. 
B)  civil penalties only. 
C)  criminal penalties only. 
D)  no penalties. 
A)  civil penalties and criminal penalties. 
B)  civil penalties only. 
C)  criminal penalties only. 
D)  no penalties. A

Question 3

Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Fabio makes a living by farming near Gastric Combustibles, Inc., which has discharged pollutants into the area's air and water. In a suit by Fabio for an injunction against Gastric on the ground of nuisance, the court is most likely to rule in Gastric's favor if

Accepted Answer

A)  Fabio's operation also pollutes, with pesticides and herbicides. 
B)  Fabio's operation suffers harm distinct from the general public. 
C)  Gastric's operation is the core of the local economy. 
D)  Gastric's operation uses reasonable care to avoid harm to Fabio. 
A)  Fabio's operation also pollutes, with pesticides and herbicides. 
B)  Fabio's operation suffers harm distinct from the general public. 
C)  Gastric's operation is the core of the local economy. 
D)  Gastric's operation uses reasonable care to avoid harm to Fabio.

Question 5

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Metal Smelting, Inc., operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a violation. 
B)  not a violation because a "major source" is exempt. 
C)  not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment. 
D)  not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source. 
A)  a violation. 
B)  not a violation because a "major source" is exempt. 
C)  not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment. 
D)  not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source.

Question 7

ChemoCorp, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct an inspection of ChemoCorp's plant. 
B)  declare the substance to be unregulated and allow its production. 
C)  ignore the risk if the benefit outweighs the harm. 
D)  order the substance to be sold in an adulterated form. 
A)  conduct an inspection of ChemoCorp's plant. 
B)  declare the substance to be unregulated and allow its production. 
C)  ignore the risk if the benefit outweighs the harm. 
D)  order the substance to be sold in an adulterated form.

Question 8

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

Accepted Answer

A)  $0. 
B)  $15,000 per day. 
C)  $30,000 per day. 
D)  $30,000 total. 
A)  $0. 
B)  $15,000 per day. 
C)  $30,000 per day. 
D)  $30,000 total.

Question 9

The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Truckers Storage Depot, a private company, wants to build a warehouse on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibited. 
B)  required. 
C)  unnecessary. 
D)  voluntary. 
A)  prohibited. 
B)  required. 
C)  unnecessary. 
D)  voluntary.

Question 11

The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides. For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

Accepted Answer

A)  one-in-a-hundred. 
B)  one-in-a-million. 
C)  one-in-a-thousand. 
D)  zero. 
A)  one-in-a-hundred. 
B)  one-in-a-million. 
C)  one-in-a-thousand. 
D)  zero.

Question 14

Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act), Bayside Chemical Company may dump its chemical waste into the ocean

Accepted Answer

A)  after obtaining a permit. 
B)  before obtaining a permit. 
C)  without a permit. 
D)  not at all. 
A)  after obtaining a permit. 
B)  before obtaining a permit. 
C)  without a permit. 
D)  not at all.

Question 15

All environmental law consists of statutes and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  a negligence theory. 
B)  a nuisance theory. 
C)  any legal theory. 
D)  a strict liability theory. 
A)  a negligence theory. 
B)  a nuisance theory. 
C)  any legal theory. 
D)  a strict liability theory.

Question 17

States may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Clean Water Act includes special provisions for toxic chemicals and for oil spills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

United Disposal, Inc., operates a hazardous waste disposal site that accepts waste transported by Ace Trucking Company from General Manufacturing Corporation. United sells the site to Investment Properties, Inc. A release of the waste is discovered at the site, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleans it up. The EPA can recover the cost of the cleanup from

Accepted Answer

A)  United only. 
B)  United or General only. 
C)  United, General, or Ace only. 
D)  United, General, Ace, or Investment Properties. 
A)  United only. 
B)  United or General only. 
C)  United, General, or Ace only. 
D)  United, General, Ace, or Investment Properties.

Question 20

Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibited. 
B)  required. 
C)  unnecessary. 
D)  voluntary. 
A)  prohibited. 
B)  required. 
C)  unnecessary. 
D)  voluntary.

Exam 46: Environmental Law

Federal statutes and regulations do not cover mobile sources of air pollution.

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

Fabio makes a living by farming near Gastric Combustibles, Inc., which has discharged pollutants into the area's air and water. In a suit by Fabio for an injunction against Gastric on the ground of nuisance, the court is most likely to rule in Gastric's favor if

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with the federal government.

Metal Smelting, Inc., operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use any equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

ChemoCorp, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can

Industrial Solvents, Inc., averages $15,000 profit per day before deciding to ignore air pollution standards, after which the average is $30,000. Industrial Solvents is subject to a fine of

The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

Truckers Storage Depot, a private company, wants to build a warehouse on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

The Environmental Protection Agency periodically updates the pollution standards.

New sources of water pollutants must install pollution-control equipment before beginning operations.

Fruitful Garden Company makes and sells pesticides. For the pesticides to remain on the market, the acceptable level of risk to people of developing cancer from exposure to the products is

Under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (the Ocean Dumping Act), Bayside Chemical Company may dump its chemical waste into the ocean

All environmental law consists of statutes and regulations.

Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

States may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

The Clean Water Act includes special provisions for toxic chemicals and for oil spills.

Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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Court Procedures

Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business

Ethics and Business Decision Making

Intentional Torts and Privacy

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Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

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The Statute of Frauds

Third Party Rights

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Breach of Contract and Remedies

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest

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International Law in a Global Economy

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