Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following statements are true of Superfund?
I. Anyone who has ever owned a site is liable for clean-up costs.
II. Anyone who has ever transported waste to a site is liable for clean-up costs.
III. Anyone who has ever disposed of waste at a site is liable for clean-up costs.
(a) Neither I, II nor III
(b) I, II, and III
(c) I and II
(d) II and III
(e) I and III
2. The EPA _________ have authority to regulate greenhouse gases. The states ____________ impose their own standards for these gases.
(a) Does; can
(b) Does; cannot
(c) Does not; cannot
(d) Does not; can
3. For purposes of the Clean Water Act, Farmer Brown's fields ________ a point source. A canal that collects rainwater and discharges it into the Everglades ________ a point source.
(a) Are; is
(b) Are; is not
(c) Are not; is
(d) Are not; is not
4. Which of the following statements is true?
I. The EPA sets national air quality standards.
II. The EPA develops plans to meet air quality standards.
III. States set their own air quality standards.
IV. The states develop plans to meet air quality standards.
(a) II and III
(b) III and IV
(c) I and IV
(d) I, III, and IV
(e) I and II
5. The Toxic Substances Control Act:
(a) Requires manufacturers to test for safety all chemicals before they can be used in products.
(b) Requires the EPA to test for safety all chemicals before they can be used in products.
(c) Requires the EPA to test all chemicals although they are already being used in products
(d) Permits the EPA to require testing of a chemical only if there is evidence that it is dangerous.