Question 1

Performance standards for major sources of air pollution require the use of the any available technology,or AAT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ultra Kleen,Inc.,operates a chain of laundry establishments throughout the United States.The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress.
B)  federal and state regulatory agencies.
C)  local chambers of commerce.
D)  local police departments.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Only offshore oil facilities that discharge oil into navigable waters are liable for the clean-up costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Little City Company operates a public water supply system.Little must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

Accepted Answer

A)  Little's financial situation and material facts that might affect it.
B)  other businesses in which Little is involved and to what extent.
C)  parties who might be held liable if pollution problems arise.
D)  the source of the water,and any contaminants and health concerns.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Ski Resorts,Inc.,wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibited.
B)  required.
C)  unnecessary.
D)  voluntary.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A public authority-such as a state's attorney general-can sue to stop a "public" nuisance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Environmental Protection Agency defines wetlands as "lands that are wet."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant.Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit,alleging injuries from the plant.To succeed,they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  a negligence theory.
B)  a nuisance theory.
C)  any legal theory.
D)  a strict liability theory.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River.Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  civil penalties and criminal penalties.
B)  civil penalties only.
C)  criminal penalties only.
D)  no penalties.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Green River Energy Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters.Under the Clean Water Act,Green River must install certain equipment

Accepted Answer

A)  after beginning operations.
B)  before beginning operations.
C)  during operations.
D)  only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 21: Protecting the Environment

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River.Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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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

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Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant.Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit,alleging injuries from the plant.To succeed,they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

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A public authority-such as a state's attorney general-can sue to stop a "public" nuisance.

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Performance standards for major sources of air pollution require the use of the any available technology,or AAT.

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Ski Resorts,Inc.,wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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Little City Company operates a public water supply system.Little must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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Ultra Kleen,Inc.,operates a chain of laundry establishments throughout the United States.The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

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Only offshore oil facilities that discharge oil into navigable waters are liable for the clean-up costs.

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The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

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Green River Energy Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters.Under the Clean Water Act,Green River must install certain equipment

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The Environmental Protection Agency defines wetlands as "lands that are wet."

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Exam 21: Protecting the Environment

Video Products Company operates a DVD manufacturing plant on Wandering River.Discharging pollutants from the plant into the river can result in

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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

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Valley Disposal Center operates a recycling plant.Wendy and other Valley neighbors file a suit,alleging injuries from the plant.To succeed,they must show that Valley failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

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A public authority-such as a state's attorney general-can sue to stop a "public" nuisance.

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Performance standards for major sources of air pollution require the use of the any available technology,or AAT.

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Ski Resorts,Inc.,wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land.For this action,an environmental impact statement is

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Little City Company operates a public water supply system.Little must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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Ultra Kleen,Inc.,operates a chain of laundry establishments throughout the United States.The government entity that is most likely to be involved in regulating the chain's environmental impact is

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Only offshore oil facilities that discharge oil into navigable waters are liable for the clean-up costs.

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The government can recover the cost to clean up a hazardous waste disposal site from the persons who were even remotely responsible.

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Green River Energy Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters.Under the Clean Water Act,Green River must install certain equipment

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The Environmental Protection Agency defines wetlands as "lands that are wet."

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