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Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air?

A
automobiles
B
dust
C
fires
D
all of the above
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Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soil, water, waste, and __________.

A
dust
B
wind
C
cloud
D
noise
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The most common source of carbon monoxide pollution is vehicle exhaust. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is the first step used by the EPA when creating environmental protection regulations?

A
proposal
B
local-level hearings
C
research
D
addition to the Code of Federal Regulations
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The US Environmental Protection Agency issues a daily report for pollution levels called the __________.

A
Pollution Advisory Warning
B
Air Rating Level
C
Particulates and Pollution Index
D
Air Quality Index
6

The US Congress is the organization responsible for setting up environmental protection regulations that are enforced by local and state authorities.

A
T
B
F
7

Critical practices to control the amount of solid waste include __________.

A
reduce, reuse, recycle, compost
B
reduce, remove, recycle, compact
C
reduce, sort, recycle, compact
D
none of the above
8

Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the regulations below is not designed to protect the environment?

A
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
B
Clean Air Act
C
Noise Control Act
D
Occupational Safety and Health Act
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Because of their strong bodies and immune systems, athletes are not affected by air pollution when exercising.

A
T
B
F

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