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8.14 Pollution and Human Health
By Ryan Beeler
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Question 4
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Which type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos?
Ozone
Mesothemlioma
Dysentery
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Question 5
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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 Congress
US President
US EPA
US Vice President
Question 8
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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 President
US EPA
US Congress
US Vice President
Question 12
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What does RCRA control?
Disposal of incenerated waste
Disposal of air pollution
Disposal of solid and hazardous waste
Disposal of eutrophication
Question 13
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What are the national goals for RCRA?
(Select 4 correct answers)
Ensure hazardous waste is buried in landfills across the country
Protect human health and environment from hazardous waste
Conserving energy and natural resources
Ensuring that wastes are managed in an environmentally-sound manner
Reducing the amount of waste generated