Question 1

​Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence. Nora files a suit against Mineral, alleging that the pit is a source of pollution, a nuisance, and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property. The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

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A)   ​if letting the pollution continue is equally as harmful as stopping it.
B)   ​if letting the pollution continue is less harmful than stopping it.
C)   ​if letting the pollution continue is more harmful than stopping it.
D)   ​under no circumstances.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

​Air Power Corporation wants to build a wind plant on private land, for which a federal permit is required. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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A)   ​prohibited.
B)   ​required.
C)   ​unnecessary.
D)   ​voluntary.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that greenhouse gases, including CO2 emissions, do not constitute a public danger.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

​Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered hazardous. The company labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, this is most likely

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A)   ​not a violation.
B)   ​a violation because Smelting & Refining generates solid waste.
C)   ​a violation because the waste is transported off-site.
D)   ​a violation because the waste is considered hazardous.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

​Before being transported, hazardous waste generated by Perilous Fabrication, Inc., must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by

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A)   ​the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
B)   ​the local Resource Conservation and Recovery Committee.
C)   ​the state Environmental Regulatory Commission.
D)   ​Perilous Fabrication, Inc.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The primary responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution rests with the federal government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​Blue Water Power Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Blue must install certain equipment

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A)   ​with all deliberate speed after beginning operations.
B)   ​before beginning operations.
C)   ​only on a voluntary basis.
D)   ​only if a regulatory agency challenges the discharge.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​The state of California passes a law to restrict emissions form motor vehicles. Thee emissions may also be regulated by

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A)   ​other states and the federal government.
B)   ​no other government.
C)   ​the federal government only.
D)   ​other states only.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

​Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility. Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, the company sells the property to Eager Developers, Inc. If there is a release, the seller is most likely

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A)   ​liable.
B)   ​not liable because the site was sold before the release.
C)   ​not liable because the company was concerned about the release.
D)   ​not liable because the company no longer operates the facility.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

There are no defenses to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​It is a violation of federal law to sell a pesticide or herbicide that has a chemical strength different from the concentration declared on the label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Harry makes a living by commercial fishing in a river allegedly polluted by Industrial Paint Company. To bring a suit against Industrial Paint on the ground of private nuisance, Harry must allege that he suffers from

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A)   ​a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public.
B)   ​a lesser harm than an injunction would impose on the company.
C)   ​the company's failure to use reasonable care to avert herm to Harry.
D)   ​the same harm as that affecting the general public.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

​County Water District operates a public water supply system. The district must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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A)   ​the district's financial situation and material facts that might affect it.
B)   ​other operations, such as irrigation and water conservation, in which the district is involved and to what extent.
C)   ​parties who might be held liable if pollution problems arise.
D)   ​the source of the water, and any contaminants and health concerns.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Regional Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Stan and other citizens file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on​

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A)   ​a negligence theory.
B)   ​a nuisance theory.
C)   ​any theory.
D)   ​a strict liability theory.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

​Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Accepted Answer

A)   ​prohibited.
B)   ​required.
C)   ​unnecessary.
D)   ​voluntary.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The Environmental Protection Agency is required to set maximum levels for pollutants in public water systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 45: Environmental Protection

​Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility. Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, the company sells the property to Eager Developers, Inc. If there is a release, the seller is most likely

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​The state of California passes a law to restrict emissions form motor vehicles. Thee emissions may also be regulated by

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The primary responsibility for preventing and controlling air pollution rests with the federal government.

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The Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that greenhouse gases, including CO2 emissions, do not constitute a public danger.

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​Harry makes a living by commercial fishing in a river allegedly polluted by Industrial Paint Company. To bring a suit against Industrial Paint on the ground of private nuisance, Harry must allege that he suffers from

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​It is a violation of federal law to sell a pesticide or herbicide that has a chemical strength different from the concentration declared on the label.

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Different standards for air quality apply to existing sources of pollution and major new sources.

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits can be issued even if a discharge will violate water-quality standards.

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Regional Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Stan and other citizens file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on​

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​Before being transported, hazardous waste generated by Perilous Fabrication, Inc., must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by

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​Blue Water Power Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Blue must install certain equipment

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The Environmental Protection Agency is required to set maximum levels for pollutants in public water systems.

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The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System focuses on industrial wastewater and storm water discharges.

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​Air Power Corporation wants to build a wind plant on private land, for which a federal permit is required. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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​Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence. Nora files a suit against Mineral, alleging that the pit is a source of pollution, a nuisance, and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property. The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

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​Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered hazardous. The company labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, this is most likely

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There are no defenses to liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

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​Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.​

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​County Water District operates a public water supply system. The district must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility. Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site, the company sells the property to Eager Developers, Inc. If there is a release, the seller is most likely

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Harry makes a living by commercial fishing in a river allegedly polluted by Industrial Paint Company. To bring a suit against Industrial Paint on the ground of private nuisance, Harry must allege that he suffers from

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Regional Disposal Center operates a recycling plant. Stan and other citizens file a suit, alleging injuries from the plant. To succeed, they must show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care if the suit is based on

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Before being transported, hazardous waste generated by Perilous Fabrication, Inc., must be properly labeled and packaged under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act by

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Blue Water Power Corporation wants to begin operations that include the discharge of waste into navigable waters. Under the Clean Water Act, Blue must install certain equipment

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Air Power Corporation wants to build a wind plant on private land, for which a federal permit is required. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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Mineral Company operates a gravel pit next to Nora's residence. Nora files a suit against Mineral, alleging that the pit is a source of pollution, a nuisance, and unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of her property. The court is most likely to award Norah an injunction

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Smelting & Refining Company generates solid waste considered hazardous. The company labels and packages properly all waste to be transported to a disposal site. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, this is most likely

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Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

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Only the federal government may restrict emissions from motor vehicles.

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County Water District operates a public water supply system. The district must send to every household that it supplies with water an annual statement describing

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