CES Waste Management and Pollution Control

Question 1

Which law governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Answer

Clean Water Act

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Endangered Species Act

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Superfund Act

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the Superfund program (CERCLA)?

Accepted Answer

Clean up hazardous waste sites

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Create recycling laws

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Regulate pesticide use

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Control greenhouse gas emissions

Question 3

Which type of pollution involves harmful substances in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

Accepted Answer

Water pollution

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Air pollution

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Soil pollution

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Noise pollution

Question 4

What is a common method for reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills?

Accepted Answer

Recycling

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Burning waste

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Exporting waste

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Burying waste in shallow pits

Question 5

What type of pollution is caused by exhaust from vehicles and factories?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution

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Light pollution

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Soil pollution

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Water pollution

Question 6

Which waste classification is most dangerous to human health and the environment?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous waste

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Organic waste

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Recyclable waste

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Construction debris

Question 7

What is leachate in the context of landfills?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated liquid from landfills

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Recycled water

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Rainwater collected from roofs

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Liquid waste from compost

Question 8

Which waste management practice is considered most sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Waste reduction

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Open dumping

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Incineration

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Ocean disposal

Question 9

Which organization is responsible for regulating waste management and pollution control in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

EPA

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FDA

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OSHA

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NOAA