Question 1

The continued use of (a) _________ often causes insects to become immune to the chemical compounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   pesticide
B)   minerals
C)   polluted water
D)   nitrogenE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 2

Superfund regulates the dumping of waste onto land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Important federal legislation aimed at protecting the environment includes the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act,also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Environmental Protection Act.
B)   Environmental Impact Statement.
C)   Primary Standard Statement.
D)   Superfund.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The minimum standards set for water purity by the Clean Water Act of 1972 do not include "fishable and swimmable" water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There has been a growing recognition that economic interests are causing the gradual destruction of the rain forests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Businesses that create pollution frequently cause injury to people or damage to their property,and these businesses may be found liable by a court for the tort of negligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Environmental Protection Agency is charged with the responsibility of selecting appropriate sites and types of waste that may be discarded into the oceans by:

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. organizations.
B)   international organizations.
C)   European Union.
D)   United Nations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The United States has extraordinary forests and wetlands that have great aesthetic and economic value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The continued use of a pesticide does not cause insects to become immune to the chemical compounds,and as a result the pesticide becomes effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA) requires that any project with significant federal involvement must have an approved:

Accepted Answer

A)   authorized statement of law.
B)   environmental impact statement.
C)   clean water protection statement.
D)   primary standards statement.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

There has been a growing recognition that economic interests are causing the gradual destruction of the rain forests found in:

Accepted Answer

A)   wastelands.
B)   cold climates.
C)   tropical climates.
D)   hot climates.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The EPA is charged with the responsibility of selecting appropriate sites and types of waste that may be discarded into the oceans by U.S.organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 1970,Congress created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),which has the responsibility of regulating business activities as these relate to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Deforestation alters the distribution and circulation of water,which in turn can lead to all of the following situations,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   drought.
B)   avalanche.
C)   flooding.
D)   soil erosion.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A hole in the ozone layer is most manifest over the South Pole and is causing concern over its potential impact on:

Accepted Answer

A)   forest.
B)   horticulture.
C)   earth.
D)   human health.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 16

Trespass is the unauthorized entry onto another person's property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is problematic for policymakers is balancing the importance of allowing businesses to produce at optimal levels while,at the same time,maintaining a watchful eye over the:

Accepted Answer

A)   environment.
B)   members.
C)   government.
D)   citizens.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 18

In 1970,Congress created the _______________,which has the responsibility of regulating business activities as these relate to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Environmental Protection Agency
B)   Environmental Impact Statement
C)   Comprehensive Environmental Response
D)   SuperfundE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Pollution caused by automobiles,trains,airplanes,and so forth is called stationary pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Environmentalists have recently turned their attention to the increased amount of "space junk" that is:

Accepted Answer

A)   polluting the earth.
B)   depleting the ozone layer.
C)   falling on the earth.
D)   orbiting the planet.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 36: Business and the Environment

The continued use of (a) _________ often causes insects to become immune to the chemical compounds.

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Superfund regulates the dumping of waste onto land.

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Important federal legislation aimed at protecting the environment includes the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act,also known as:

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The minimum standards set for water purity by the Clean Water Act of 1972 do not include "fishable and swimmable" water.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

There has been a growing recognition that economic interests are causing the gradual destruction of the rain forests.

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Businesses that create pollution frequently cause injury to people or damage to their property,and these businesses may be found liable by a court for the tort of negligence.

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The Environmental Protection Agency is charged with the responsibility of selecting appropriate sites and types of waste that may be discarded into the oceans by:

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The United States has extraordinary forests and wetlands that have great aesthetic and economic value.

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The continued use of a pesticide does not cause insects to become immune to the chemical compounds,and as a result the pesticide becomes effective.

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The National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA) requires that any project with significant federal involvement must have an approved:

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There has been a growing recognition that economic interests are causing the gradual destruction of the rain forests found in:

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The EPA is charged with the responsibility of selecting appropriate sites and types of waste that may be discarded into the oceans by U.S.organizations.

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In 1970,Congress created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),which has the responsibility of regulating business activities as these relate to the environment.

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Deforestation alters the distribution and circulation of water,which in turn can lead to all of the following situations,EXCEPT:

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A hole in the ozone layer is most manifest over the South Pole and is causing concern over its potential impact on:

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Trespass is the unauthorized entry onto another person's property.

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What is problematic for policymakers is balancing the importance of allowing businesses to produce at optimal levels while,at the same time,maintaining a watchful eye over the:

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In 1970,Congress created the _______________,which has the responsibility of regulating business activities as these relate to the environment.

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Pollution caused by automobiles,trains,airplanes,and so forth is called stationary pollution.

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Environmentalists have recently turned their attention to the increased amount of "space junk" that is:

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