Exam 45: Environmental Protection

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.

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Question 21

How are endangered species protected in the United States? Name three laws that protect wildlife species.

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Question 22

The ________ is a federal statute that authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish national primary potable water standards.

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Question 23

The Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate air pollution caused by fuel and fuel additives.

(True/False)

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Question 24

The Toxic Substances Control Act is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

(True/False)

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Question 25

The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, enacted in 1972, extends environmental protection to the oceans.

(True/False)

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Question 26

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires special labeling of toxic substances.

(True/False)

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Question 27

Point sources are sources of pollution that are fixed and stationary.

(True/False)

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Question 28

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

(True/False)

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Question 29

An environmental impact statement (EIS) must contain a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed action and alternative actions.

(True/False)

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Question 30

The national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) ________.

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Question 31

The ________ is a federal administrative agency created by Congress to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of the federal environmental protection laws.

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Question 32

Which of the following is true of the Endangered Species Act?

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Question 33

Give an account of the state environmental protection laws.

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Question 34

The ________ Act provides for the creation of a government fund to finance the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

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Question 35

The Clean Air Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify toxic air pollutants that present a substantial risk of injury to human health or the environment.

(True/False)

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Question 36

Which of the following is true of an environmental impact statement (EIS)?

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Question 37

The Endangered Species Act applies only to private parties.

(True/False)

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Question 38

The pollutant standards under the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are set in two levels.

(True/False)

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Question 39

The Clear Water Act extends its protection to the oceans.

(True/False)

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Exam 45: Environmental Protection

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.

How are endangered species protected in the United States? Name three laws that protect wildlife species.

The ________ is a federal statute that authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish national primary potable water standards.

The Clean Air Act authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate air pollution caused by fuel and fuel additives.

The Toxic Substances Control Act is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, enacted in 1972, extends environmental protection to the oceans.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires special labeling of toxic substances.

Point sources are sources of pollution that are fixed and stationary.

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

An environmental impact statement (EIS) must contain a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed action and alternative actions.

The national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) ________.

The ________ is a federal administrative agency created by Congress to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of the federal environmental protection laws.

Which of the following is true of the Endangered Species Act?

Give an account of the state environmental protection laws.

The ________ Act provides for the creation of a government fund to finance the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.

The Clean Air Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify toxic air pollutants that present a substantial risk of injury to human health or the environment.

Which of the following is true of an environmental impact statement (EIS)?

The Endangered Species Act applies only to private parties.

The pollutant standards under the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are set in two levels.

The Clear Water Act extends its protection to the oceans.

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