Question 1

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

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

Question 2

Discuss objectives of the Clean Water Act and how it relates to Superfund.

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In 1980, Congress passed the Comprehensi...

Question 3

In the United States, environmental regulation is a distinct area of the law, and firms strive to comply with myriad statutes, regulations, and ordinances that cover the relationship between businesses and the environment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sulfur emissions, created primarily by manufacturing plants located in the central portion of the United States, cause pollutants to be discharged into the atmosphere and result in (the)  so-called:

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A)   superfund.
B)   pollution.
C)   greenhouse effect.
D)   acid rain.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

There are no federal laws currently addressing e-waste, but several states have passed statutes and the _____________ has drafted rules relating to recycling cathode ray tubes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Toxic Substance Control Agency
B)   Clear Air Act
C)   Clean Water Act
D)   Environmental Protection AgencyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 7

Early federal statutes dealing with environmental issues concerned themselves primarily with conservation of forests and:

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A)   Native Americans..
B)   ethics.
C)   culture.
D)   wildlife.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A public nuisance is created when the nuisance impacts ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   private property
B)   personal property
C)   intellectual property
D)   public propertyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

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) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Numerous municipalities require that businesses and homeowners recycle the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   paper.
B)   wood.
C)   plastic.
D)   glass.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Negligence is a tort that allows a plaintiff to bring a lawsuit against a defendant under state law for causing personal injury or:

Accepted Answer

A)   homicide.
B)   mental illness.
C)   property damage.
D)   public injury.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The Clean Water Act of 1972 set minimum standards for water purity in a manner similar to the Clean Air Act. Included in such standards is:

Accepted Answer

A)   "fishable and drinkable."
B)   "fishable and swimmable."
C)   "drinkable and swimmable."
D)   "drinkable and boatable."E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The continued use of a pesticide causes insects to become immune to chemical compounds contained in the pesticide, and as a result pesticides can become ineffective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In an effort to ensure that the federal government itself does not contribute to the destruction of the environment, Congress passed the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Clean Air Act.
B)   Environmental Protection Agency Act.
C)   National Environmental Policy Act.
D)   Clean Water Act.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Sulfur emissions cause pollutants to be discharged into bodies of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

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) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

___________ regulates the dumping of waste onto land.

Accepted Answer

A)   Clean Water Act
B)   Superfund
C)   Environmental Protection Agency
D)   Clear Air ActE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The Clean Water Act of 1972's exclusive purpose is to set minimum standards for drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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 C)
F) All of the above

Exam 36: Business and the Environment

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

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Discuss objectives of the Clean Water Act and how it relates to Superfund.

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In the United States, environmental regulation is a distinct area of the law, and firms strive to comply with myriad statutes, regulations, and ordinances that cover the relationship between businesses and the environment.

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Sulfur emissions, created primarily by manufacturing plants located in the central portion of the United States, cause pollutants to be discharged into the atmosphere and result in (the) so-called:

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

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There are no federal laws currently addressing e-waste, but several states have passed statutes and the _____________ has drafted rules relating to recycling cathode ray tubes.

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Early federal statutes dealing with environmental issues concerned themselves primarily with conservation of forests and:

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A public nuisance is created when the nuisance impacts ___________.

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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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Numerous municipalities require that businesses and homeowners recycle the following, EXCEPT:

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Negligence is a tort that allows a plaintiff to bring a lawsuit against a defendant under state law for causing personal injury or:

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The Clean Water Act of 1972 set minimum standards for water purity in a manner similar to the Clean Air Act. Included in such standards is:

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The continued use of a pesticide causes insects to become immune to chemical compounds contained in the pesticide, and as a result pesticides can become ineffective.

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In an effort to ensure that the federal government itself does not contribute to the destruction of the environment, Congress passed the:

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Sulfur emissions cause pollutants to be discharged into bodies of water.

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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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___________ regulates the dumping of waste onto land.

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The Clean Water Act of 1972's exclusive purpose is to set minimum standards for drinking water.

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

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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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