Question 1

Seasonable bodies of waters are considered protected wetlands if they serve as a habitat for migratory birds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate "any air pollutant." In issuing standards for the discharge of soot and other pollutants, the EPA

Accepted Answer

A)   does not have to take economic costs into account.
B)   must take into account the economic costs to businesses.
C)   must take into account the economic costs to government.
D)   must take into account the economic costs to the general public. A

Question 3

Once certified, a pesticide may be used in unlimited quantities on food crops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

At common law, an injured party can obtain only damages for harm caused by pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All levels of the government, except local governments, regulate some aspect of the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Missoula, Montana, passes an ordinance to regulate waste disposal. The disposal of waste may also be regulated by

Accepted Answer

A)   all other levels of government.
B)   no other levels of government.
C)   the federal government only .
D)   the Montana state government only.

Question 7

Mucho Solvents Corporation has waste that it wants to discharge into navi?gable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Mucho must apply for a permit

Accepted Answer

A)   after discharging waste.
B)   before discharging waste.
C)   during the discharge of waste.
D)   only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.

Question 8

Corporate officers may be subject to criminal penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with state and local governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A private citizen can enforce a federal environmental law if he or she has standing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Petro Industries, Inc., operates an oil refinery near Quigley River, which flows into Royal Lake. Discharging oil from the refinery into the river can result in

Accepted Answer

A)   civil penalties and damages.
B)   civil penalties only.
C)   damages only.
D)   neither civil penalties nor damages.

Question 12

Fried Food, Inc., operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pol?lut?ants into the air. Greg reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greg

Accepted Answer

A)   is entitled to no payment.
B)   may be paid up to any amount.
C)   may be paid up to $1,000.
D)   may be paid up to $10,000.

Question 13

Hi-Yield Agriculture, Inc., makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure. This substance must be

Accepted Answer

A)   disposed of before anyone develops cancer.
B)   registered before it is sold.
C)   taken off the market and placed in temporary storage.
D)   used only in a way that avoids exposure to people.

Question 14

Consolidated Trucking Company transports radioactive materials. Darla suffers from cancer. To succeed in a suit against Consolidated on the ground of strict liability, Darla must show that her injury was caused by

Accepted Answer

A)   Consolidated's failure to use reasonable care to avert herm to Darla.
B)   Consolidated's intentional lack of regard for the general public.
C)   Consolidated's operation.
D)   radiation from any source.

Question 15

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wander River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can re?sult in

Accepted Answer

A)   civil penalties and criminal penalties.
B)   civil penalties only.
C)   criminal penalties only.
D)   neither civil nor criminal penalties.

Question 16

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate "any air pollutant." Fresher Air Group, a private organization, supports cleaner air. Fresher Air can file a suit against the EPA to

Accepted Answer

A)   compel the EPA to act only.
B)   compel the EPA to act or prevent it from acting.
C)   neither compel the EPA to act nor prevent it from acting.
D)   prevent the EPA from acting only.

Question 17

If an agency decides that an environmental impact statement is not nec?essary, it must announce that decision and state the reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.

Question 19

New Town Construction, Inc., wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall, both of which are on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Any oil facility that discharges oil into navigable waters is liable for the clean-up costs plus damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Environmental Law

Seasonable bodies of waters are considered protected wetlands if they serve as a habitat for migratory birds.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate "any air pollutant." In issuing standards for the discharge of soot and other pollutants, the EPA

Once certified, a pesticide may be used in unlimited quantities on food crops.

At common law, an injured party can obtain only damages for harm caused by pollution.

All levels of the government, except local governments, regulate some aspect of the environment.

Missoula, Montana, passes an ordinance to regulate waste disposal. The disposal of waste may also be regulated by

Mucho Solvents Corporation has waste that it wants to discharge into navi?gable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Mucho must apply for a permit

Corporate officers may be subject to criminal penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act.

The primary responsibility for implementing air-quality standards rests with state and local governments.

A private citizen can enforce a federal environmental law if he or she has standing.

Petro Industries, Inc., operates an oil refinery near Quigley River, which flows into Royal Lake. Discharging oil from the refinery into the river can result in

Fried Food, Inc., operates a commercial frying plant, discharging pol?lut?ants into the air. Greg reports the violations to the Environmental Protection Agency. Greg

Hi-Yield Agriculture, Inc., makes a pesticide with a one-in-a-million risk to people of developing cancer from exposure. This substance must be

Consolidated Trucking Company transports radioactive materials. Darla suffers from cancer. To succeed in a suit against Consolidated on the ground of strict liability, Darla must show that her injury was caused by

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wander River. Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can re?sult in

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to regulate "any air pollutant." Fresher Air Group, a private organization, supports cleaner air. Fresher Air can file a suit against the EPA to

If an agency decides that an environmental impact statement is not nec?essary, it must announce that decision and state the reasons.

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

New Town Construction, Inc., wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall, both of which are on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Any oil facility that discharges oil into navigable waters is liable for the clean-up costs plus damages.