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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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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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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act controls hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal.

A
T
B
F
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Since the implementation of the Clean Air Act, the concentrations of all major air pollutants have decreased.

A
T
B
F
5

Which of the following are two mechanisms for water pollution?

A
high and low
B
direct and indirect
C
lethal and nonlethal
D
harmful and innocuous
6

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

A
automobiles
B
dust
C
fires
D
all of the above
7

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
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Exposure to noise pollution for extended periods of time can cause sleeplessness and high blood pressure.

A
T
B
F
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How can you improve indoor air quality?

A
keeping pets indoors as much as possible
B
using darker paint on all interior walls
C
installing sunscreens on all windows
D
increasing ventilation in enclosed spaces
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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

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