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3/10 8.14 Pollution and Human Health
By Ryan Beeler
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Which type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos?
Ozone
Dysentery
Mesothemlioma
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Describe
the relationship between CERCLA and Superfund.
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Question 7
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Describe
Love Canal.
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Question 10
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Explain
what "cradle-to-grave" means.
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Question 6
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Who controls the Superfund?
US President
US Congress
US EPA
US Vice President
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Identify
two categories do Superfund waste sites fall into.
Question 9
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Explain
what happens when the ultimate goal is achieved.
Question 11
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Who has the authority to control hazardous waste from “cradle-to-grave”?
US Vice President
US Congress
US EPA
US President
Question 12
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What does RCRA control?
Disposal of solid and hazardous waste
Disposal of eutrophication
Disposal of air pollution
Disposal of incenerated waste
Question 13
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What are the national goals for RCRA?
(Select 4 correct answers)
Protect human health and environment from hazardous waste
Conserving energy and natural resources
Reducing the amount of waste generated
Ensuring that wastes are managed in an environmentally-sound manner
Ensure hazardous waste is buried in landfills across the country