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8.14 Pollution and Human Health

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Use the PPT to fill in the chart.

Question 2
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Question 3
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Use the PPT to fill in the chart.

Question 4
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Question 10
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Which type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos?
Ozone
Mesothemlioma
Dysentery
Question 5
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Describe the relationship between CERCLA and Superfund.

Question 6
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Question 7
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Describe Love Canal.

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.

Explain what "cradle-to-grave" means.
Question 11
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Question 13
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Who controls the Superfund?
US Congress
US President
US EPA
US Vice President
Who has the authority to control hazardous waste from “cradle-to-grave”?
US President
US EPA
US Congress
US Vice President
What does RCRA control?
Disposal of incenerated waste
Disposal of air pollution
Disposal of solid and hazardous waste
Disposal of eutrophication
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