Industrial Waste Management and Control Introduction Quiz

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What is the main focus of the Clean Air Act mentioned in the text?

  • Regulating the emission of radioactive substances
  • Preventing the discharge of solid substances into the air
  • Promoting the use of ozone layer-friendly chemicals
  • Ensuring compliance with air quality standards (correct)

Which of the following pollutants mentioned in the text is known to be carcinogenic?

  • Fumes
  • Soot
  • Cinders
  • Benzene (correct)

In what way does air pollution contribute to global warming as stated in the text?

  • By promoting the emission of beneficial gases
  • By releasing chemicals into the atmosphere
  • By reducing the ozone layer (correct)
  • By increasing the amount of radioactive substances in the air

What type of sources are required to comply with the provisions of the Clean Air Act according to the text?

<p>All potential sources (stationary, mobile, and area sources) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe any matter found in the air quality based on Philippine sources of air pollution?

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

What type of substances can potentially render the air harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health based on the text?

<p>Any liquid, gaseous, or solid substances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criterion for identifying air pollution based on US Environmental Protection Agency?

<p>Presence of gases, dust, and other pollutants in the air (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde as mentioned in the text?

<p>Their carcinogenic nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for any emission to comply with under the Clean Air Act?

<p>Meeting physical and chemical standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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