Ch 10 MGT

Environmental justice is a movement to: A.Prevent inequitable exposure to risk, such as from hazardous waste. B.Identify polluters and require them to pay for the cleanup of their toxic waste. C.Reduce pollution at the source, rather than treat and dispose of waste at the "end of the pipe." D.Specifically restrict the use of dangerous pesticides which can pollute groundwater.

A.Prevent inequitable exposure to risk, such as from hazardous waste.

Emission fees are accurately characterized by which statement(s)? Each business is charged for the undesirable pollution that it emits. Companies emitting more pollutants end up paying more pollution taxes. Revenues from emission fees can be used to support environmental efforts. All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Environmental regulations stimulate some sectors of the economy by: Creating jobs in industries like environmental consulting, asbestos abatement, and instrument manufacturing. Saving jobs in industries like fishing and tourism when natural areas are protected or restored. Compelling businesses to become more efficient by conserving energy. All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) is accurately described by which statement(s)? It established a fund supported primarily by a tax on the petroleum and chemical companies. It is regarded as one of the most successful environmental laws. The funds collected are used to clean up sites where the original polluter cannot be identified. Both of these answers are correct: It established a fund supported primarily by a tax on the petroleum and chemical companies; and the funds collected are used to clean up sites where the original polluter cannot be identified.

Both of these answers are correct: It established a fund supported primarily by a tax on the petroleum and chemical companies; and the funds collected are used to clean up sites where the original polluter cannot be identified.

Recent reports indicate that sustainability is becoming a less strategic part of business.

False

The process of firms buying and selling the right to pollute is an example of which type of environmental regulation? Command. Control. Market-based. Emissions charges.

Market Based

The EPA has identified carbon monoxide as the sole indicator of the overall level of air pollution.

false

In the United States, most solid waste ends up: A.Recycled. B.Composted. C.Incinerated. D.In landfills.

in landfills????

When the company that originally polluted a Superfund site can be identified, it is required to pay for the cleanup.

n/a

Efforts to prevent inequitable exposure to risk, such as from hazardous waste, are sometimes referred to as the movement for environmental justice.

true

One potential cost of environmental regulation is reduced capital investment.

true

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, the government regulates hazardous waste from "cradle to grave."

true

Which of the following statements is not true with respect to acid rain? Multiple Choice/ Choice one A.A primary source of acid rain is coal-fired utilities. B.Acid rain occurs when carbon dioxide combines with water vapor in the atmosphere. C.Acid rain is worse in some regions of the United States than others. D.Acid rain degrades buildings.

Acid rain occurs when carbon dioxide combines with water vapor in the atmosphere.

Which country has made the greatest progress in reducing its solid waste stream? A. United Kingdom. B.Germany. C.Sweden. D. United States.

C.Sweden.

Possible costs of environmental regulation include all of the following except: A.Unemployment. B.Reduced capital investment. C. Corporate restructuring. D. Lowered productivity.

Corporate restructuring.

The annual EPA report Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is an example of which environmental policy type? A.Cap-and-trade system. B.Government incentives. C.Criminal enforcement. D.Information disclosure.

D. Information disclosure.

Environmental regulations, such as energy conservation, depress the economy.

False

Which of the following is not true about water pollution? A.It affects crop yields. B.It can be caused by pesticides and herbicides. C.It can be caused by biodegradable products. D.The Water Pollution Control Act maintains the integrity of all surface water in the United States.

It can be caused by biodegradable products.

The Toxic Substances Control Act is accurately described by which of the following? A. It required reductions in urban smog, acid rain, and greenhouse gas emissions. B. It established a national policy to regulate, restrict, and, if necessary, ban toxic chemicals. C.It promoted nontoxic chemicals and fuels for business use. D. It authorized funds for treatment plans and toxic waste cleanup.

It established a national policy to regulate, restrict, and, if necessary, ban toxic chemicals.

Every environmental regulation must be initially evaluated for its costs and benefits in a process called: Strategic planning. Cost savings. Regulatory impact analysis. Command and control legislation.

Regulatory impact analysis.

Under U.S. sentencing guidelines, how would firms facing environmental violations typically be treated if they had an active compliance program and fully cooperated with investigators? he same as any other violator. Their sentence would likely be lighter. Less prison time but higher fines.

Their sentence would likely be lighter.

By setting a common standard for all firms, government can take the cost of pollution control out of competition.

True

The Clean Air Act of 1990 incorporated the concept of tradable allowances as a key part of its approach to pollution reduction.

true

The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 requires permits for most point sources of pollution, such as industrial emissions.

true

The first United States federal laws to protect the environment involved protecting navigable waterways.

true