Environmental Regulations and Waste Management Quiz
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What is the primary difference between an aerobic bioreactor landfill and an anaerobic bioreactor landfill?

  • Anaerobic landfills rely on the presence of oxygen for degradation.
  • Aerobic landfills focus on air injection to promote degradation. (correct)
  • Aerobic landfills primarily produce hydrolytic conductivity.
  • Anaerobic landfills do not require moisture for optimal conditions.

    • Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the REACH regulation?

  • It determines the distance for spill response measures.
  • It regulates the shipping of municipal solid waste.
  • It focuses on the classification of hazardous waste types.
  • It includes the registration and evaluation of chemicals in the EU. (correct)

    • What does stabilization in waste management primarily aim to achieve?

  • Accelerate the degradation process of organic waste.
  • Increase the solubility of hazardous materials.
  • Promote the accumulation of leachate in landfills.
  • Reduce the harmful impacts of hazardous substances. (correct)

    • What is the significance of measuring the potentiometric surface in relation to aquifers?

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

    What is the main method used to estimate CO2 emissions within waste management?

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

    What is the primary goal of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?

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

    What defines a 'major source' of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act?

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

    Which of the following best describes acid rain?

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

    What is the focus of Title II of the Clean Air Act?

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

    Which of the following pollutants is most commonly associated with vehicles and heavy equipment?

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

    Under Title III of the Clean Air Act, what type of pollutants are classified as air toxics?

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

    What does Title V of the Clean Air Act emphasize?

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

    What does the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) primarily govern?

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

    Which of the following is NOT defined as solid waste under RCRA?

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

    What is classified as universal waste?

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

    What is the primary purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?

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

    Which act was designed to address major threats to the environment such as acid rain and urban air pollution?

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

    What does the Superfund program primarily focus on?

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

    The SARA Title III Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act was developed in response to what event?

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

    Who is considered a responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)?

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

    What type of waste includes materials like batteries and thermostats?

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

    Which of the following acts focuses primarily on pesticide control?

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

    What is the primary function of a chelating agent?

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

    Which type of hydrocarbon includes one or more double bonds?

    <p>Alkenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final year by which Class I chemicals must be phased out?

    <p>2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latent heat of vaporization of water in Btu/lb?

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

    What type of penalties are imposed for knowing violations under Title VII?

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

    In the context of wastewater treatment, what process converts ammoniacal nitrogen to nitrate ion?

    <p>Nitrification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act requires all pesticides used in the United States to be registered with the EPA?

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

    What does the acronym EVABAT stand for?

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

    What is the role of catalytic combustion technology?

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

    Which materials are included in the RoHS restrictions?

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

    Which analytical technique uses electromagnetic radiation for qualitative analysis?

    <p>Spectrophotometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What focus does the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) primarily emphasize?

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

    What defines the critical pressure of a substance?

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

    Which statement accurately describes the role of coliform bacteria in water quality assessment?

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

    Which council is established to oversee the provisions of NEPA?

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

    Which of the following is NOT classified under the materials exhibiting hazardous waste characteristics?

    <p>Biodegradability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding air pollution sources?

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

    Which of the following correctly defines leachate?

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

    What is the primary aim of the stricter registration process mandated by FIFRA?

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

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