CES Pollution Control & Waste Management 1

Question 1

What is the primary goal of pollution control?

Accepted Answer

To minimize environmental and health impacts from pollutants

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To increase industrial production.

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To improve traffic management.

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To expand urban development.

Question 2

Which of the following is a common method for managing solid waste?

Accepted Answer

Recycling

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Overfishing.

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Open dumping.

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Burning waste in open areas.

Question 3

How does air pollution primarily affect human health?

Accepted Answer

Causes respiratory and cardiovascular issues

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Improves digestion.

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Reduces stress.

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Enhances immunity.

Question 4

Which law governs hazardous waste management in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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Clean Water Act.

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Clean Air Act.

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Toxic Substances Control Act.

Question 5

What is leachate?

Accepted Answer

Liquid produced from waste decomposition

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A form of solid waste.

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A protective landfill layer.

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A type of recyclable material.

Question 6

Which technique is used to reduce vehicle emissions?

Accepted Answer

Catalytic converters

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Turbochargers.

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Oil filters.

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Fuel injectors.

Question 7

Why is source reduction important in waste management?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the volume and toxicity of waste produced

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It increases waste disposal costs.

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It encourages more landfill use.

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It promotes incineration.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a landfill liner system?

Accepted Answer

To prevent leachate from contaminating groundwater

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To store rainwater.

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To support wildlife habitat.

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To attract recyclables.

Question 9

Which pollutant is primarily responsible for acid rain?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur dioxide

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Carbon monoxide.

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Methane.

Answer

Ozone.