Environmental Systems - Last Weeks

______ set quantitative limits on the permissible amount of specific air pollutants that may be released from specific sources over specific time frames. 

• Photochemical limits

• Treaties and protocols

• Emission standards

• Greenhouse gas laws

Globally, __________ are the largest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. 

• Industries

• 
  Buildings

• Chlorofluorocarbons

• Transportation vehicles

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The method of growing plants in a water-nutrient solution instead of soil is known as—

• rotational farming.

• organic farming.

• hydroponics.

• greenhouse farming.

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The first legislated tailpipe emission standard was passed by which US State?

• Texas

• New York

• Michigan

• California

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Which of the following changes would be a direct result of setting lower tailpipe emissions?

• decreased nitrogen oxide levels in the air

• decreased pollution in surface waters

• increase in biodiversity of plants and animals

• decreased damage to the ozone layer

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When comparing hydroponics to traditional agriculture, which of the following statements is true?

• hydroponics is currently only used in research, and not to produce crops for consumption

• hydroponics has less impact on the soil than traditional agriculture

• hydroponics does not produce as high a yield as traditional agriculture

• hydroponics is generally cheaper than traditional agriculture

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Which of the following is not an advantage of a hybrid car?

• batteries need to be replaced often, since they are not rechargeable

• the tailpipe emissions are lower than traditional cars

• the annual fuel cost is lower than traditional cars

• the building materials are lighter than in traditional cars

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Which of the following statements is not true of the Clean Water Act?

• It makes it unlawful for any person to discharge any pollutant from a point source, unless a permit is obtained

• It sets wastewater standards for wastewater treatment plants

• It gives the USDA the authority to implement water pollution control programs

• It initially passed in 1948 and was amended in 1972, when the name was changed to the Clean Water Act

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Which of the following is a result of the Montreal Protocol?

• fewer ozone depleting chemicals (ODCs) in the atmosphere

• Antarctica will be used only for peaceful purposes

• tailpipe emission standards for qualified vehicles

• global emissions standards for individual countries

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According the United States, which of the following must happen before they consider joining the Kyoto Protocol?

• the global greenhouse gas emissions requirements for developed and developing countries become more balanced

• the protocol stops considering differences between developing and developed countries when formulating their standards

• the global greenhouse gas emissions standards are significantly lowered

• China's greenhouse gas emission standards are lowered

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