Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships (Enger) 13th Edition

Chapter 18: Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

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1			Hazardous substances and hazardous wastes are quite different.
			A)	True
			B)	False
2			The term threshold level describes the concentration of a chemical at which
			A)	exposure to the chemical does not affect the test animals.
			B)	industrial exposure is allowed by law.
			C)	industrial exposure is expected to occur.
			D)	exposure to the chemical that does not affect plants.
3			DDT is an example of a
			A)	persistent chemical.
			B)	non-persistent chemical.
			C)	biodegradable chemical.
			D)	corrosive chemical.
4			Which of the following produces the greatest percent of toxic waste material released to the environment in the U.S.?
			A)	metal mining
			B)	paper industry
			C)	electric utilities
			D)	chemical industry
5			The primary emphasis in the U.S. EPA's pollution prevention hierarchy is
			A)	source reduction.
			B)	treat wastes to reduce their hazard.
			C)	recycle waste off-site.
			D)	sell pollution emissions permits to other companies.
6			The U.S. has had major regulations for hazardous materials for only about
			A)	10 years.
			B)	20 years.
			C)	25 years.
			D)	30 years.
7			The "cradle-to-grave" concept of hazardous waste management means that the generator is responsible for a hazardous waste it creates forever.
			A)	True
			B)	False
8			The ASTM Phase I ESA is a mandatory standard.
			A)	True
			B)	False
9			An emerging problem with disposal of hazardous waste is
			A)	reduction of regulation on hazardous wastes.
			B)	an increased use of DDT.
			C)	the exportation of hazardous wastes from rich countries to poor countries.
			D)	the decrease in public awareness of hazardous wastes.
10			RCRA stands for
			A)	Resource Conservancy and Reactivity Act.
			B)	Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
			C)	Response, Compensation and Recovery Act.
			D)	None of the above are correct.
11			EPA is the
			A)	Environmental Pollution Agency.
			B)	Environmental Preservation Act.
			C)	Environmental Protection Agency.
			D)	Environmental Pollution Administration.
12			NIOSH regulates only international safety and health.
			A)	True
			B)	False

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