FREE ESCO EPA 608 Questions and Answers

Question 1

The use and release of CFCs and HCFCs has a far-reaching effect on ________.

Accepted Answer

the stratosphere

Answer

Explanation:
The introduction of CFCs and HCFCs has dramatically changed our lifestyles. Little did we know that the use and release of these compounds into the atmosphere would have far-reaching effects on our environment. The greatest effect is in the stratosphere, far removed from the Earth's surface.

Question 2

Crop loss, eye disease, and skin cancer have been attributed to:

Accepted Answer

Depletion of Stratospheric ozone

Answer

Explanation:
One of the most serious results from the thinning and damaging of the stratospheric ozone layer is an increase in the rates of skin cancer in humans.

Question 3

The chlorine in CFCs and HCFCs:

Accepted Answer

will not dissolve in water.

Answer

Explanation:
The chlorine in CFCs and HCFCs will neither dissolve in water nor break down into compounds that dissolve in water, so they do not rain out of the atmosphere.

Question 4

A refrigerant cylinder designed to hold recovered refrigerant has a:

Accepted Answer

grey body and yellow top.

Answer

Explanation:
Approved refrigerant recovery cylinders can easily be identified by their colors: yellow tops and grey bodies.

Question 5

Before shipping any used refrigerant cylinders, what standards should be checked?

Accepted Answer

Department of Transportation

Answer

Explanation:
When transporting cylinders containing used refrigerant, a Department of Transportation (DOT) classification tag and label must be attached to the cylinders.

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FREE ESCO EPA 608 Questions and Answers