Environmental Regulations and Waste Management Quiz

<p>It measures the pressure head of groundwater in aquifers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct measurement and fuel input analysis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To address public health and welfare risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any source that emits 10 tons or more of a hazardous air pollutant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Precipitation that contains sulfuric or nitric acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provisions related to mobile sources such as vehicles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toxic pollutants that are hazardous to human health or the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compliance with operating permits to enforce air quality standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The disposal of solid and hazardous wastes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toxic chemical substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agricultural pesticides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To regulate chemical substances and mixtures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clean Air Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cleaning sites contaminated with hazardous waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The release of methyl isocyanate in Bhopal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any individual or organization involved in the site's history (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Universal waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To form multiple chemical bonds to a metal ion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alkenes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>970 Btu/lb (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Upgraded from misdemeanors to felonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nitrification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic Viable Application of Best Available Technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance the speed of chemical reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spectrophotometry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating conditions for productive harmony between man and nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pressure at which no liquid-vapor phase transition occurs for any temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They act as an indicator of microbial contamination. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodegradability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private automobiles account for a significant portion of urban air pollution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water that has infiltrated hazardous waste and contains suspended solids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To shift the burden of proof to the chemical manufacturer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regulations set by the EPA to protect public health and welfare by limiting air pollutants.

Plans created by states to meet the NAAQS standards.

Any stationary source that emits at least 10 tons per year of hazardous air pollutants or 25 tons per year of a combination of hazardous air pollutants.

Any stationary source that's not a major source.

Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms.

The program requires facilities to obtain permits from the EPA to operate.

Burning fossil fuels for power generation, transportation, and heavy equipment. Also, manufacturing and oil refineries contribute to acid rain.

A substance that reduces the change in hydrogen ion concentration (pH).

A chemical compound capable of forming multiple chemical bonds to a metal ion.

Organic compounds with structures -CHO and RC (=O)R’, where R and R’ represent carbon-containing substituents respectively.

The breakdown of materials due to heat.

A group of analytical techniques which utilize electromagnetic radiation to conduct qualitative or quantitative analysis of various substances, uses absorption in the ultraviolet, infrared, and visible

Nitrification converts ammoniacal nitrogen to nitrate ion during the aeration of waste water.

Particles which have a length that is at least 3 to 1.

The most prevalent all-around solvent.

The pressure at which no liquid-vapor phase transition occurs for any temperature.

A combination of groundwater or surface water that has infiltrated the hazardous solid waste and suspended solid matter microbial waste products, heavy metals

The process of removing gases or mixtures of gases from a solid bed, often using activated charcoal as the adsorbent material.

A type of landfill where liquids are added to enhance bacterial breakdown of waste. The addition of liquid and air to the landfill promotes microbial activity, accelerating waste degradation and stabilization.

A method for estimating CO2 emissions that involves directly measuring the amount of CO2 released from a process or source.

A method for estimating CO2 emissions that involves analyzing the amount of fuel used in a process or activity.

A specific type of landfill designed to receive and dispose of hazardous waste. These landfills are separate from those used for municipal solid waste.

The primary US policy governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

Materials discarded from various sources, including industrial, commercial, and community activities.

A type of solid waste that poses risks to human health or the environment.

A group of wastes with specific characteristics that make them easier to manage, like batteries, pesticides, and thermostats.

The law granting the EPA authority to manage chemical substances and mixtures through reporting, record-keeping, testing, and restrictions.

The legislation regulating pesticide distribution, sale, and use in the US.

A landmark environmental law aiming to address acid rain, urban air pollution, and toxic air emissions.

A law established to oversee cleanup of hazardous waste sites, identify responsible parties, and recover cleanup costs.

An amendment to CERCLA aimed at strengthening emergency planning against chemical hazards after the Bhopal disaster.

The part of SARA that requires emergency planning, notification, and community awareness about the potential release of hazardous chemicals.

A legal framework focusing on protecting the ozone layer and global climate. It sets out specific timeframes for phasing out ozone-depleting chemicals, such as CFCs, halons, and methyl chloroform.

Chemicals that are phased out on a schedule similar to the Montreal Protocol. They include CFCs, halons, and carbon tetrachloride.

Chemicals that are phased out later than Class I chemicals, with a deadline of 2030. They include hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).

A law that establishes federal oversight of pesticides, requiring registration and regulation to protect human health and the environment.

A principle that aims to control environmental impacts through the use of the best available technologies without causing financial hardship for companies. It involves assessing how to effectively control pollution while staying within a budget.

This law requires federal agencies to consider environmental impacts in their actions and decisions. It aims to foster a harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.

An agency that oversees the implementation and compliance of NEPA, advising on environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices within the government.

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive aimed at reducing the use of hazardous substances in electronic equipment. It limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and other specific chemicals.

A system for classifying hazardous waste based on its source. P/U represents commercial chemicals, K represents hazardous wastes from specific industries, F represents hazardous wastes from non-specific sources, and D refers to materials exhibiting certain hazardous characteristics like ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.