Chp. 19 Quiz - Environmental Issues Flashcards
Mixtures of synthetic organic chemicals with the same basic chemical structure and similar physical properties ranging from oily liquids to waxy solids are
polychlorinated biphenyls.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding sick building syndrome?
Live plants can reduce the number of contaminants.
Formaldehyde is NOT typically found in
Sheetrock.
Whose responsibility is it to have private well water tested?
The homeowner
Environmental laws do not regulate
Electromagnetic field emissions.
The principle purpose for the Superfund is
to clean up hazardous waste dumps and to respond to spills of hazardous materials.
Mold grows as a result of
Moisture.
Why are some chlorofluorocarbons banned?
They destroy the ozone layer.
Which statement is false about sick building syndrome?
The effects can be permanent, even once they do leave the property.
Where was urea formaldehyde used?
In foam insulation
The Safe Drinking Water Act was enacted in
1974.
Who should remove asbestos?
A certified professional
What environmental hazard is the easiest to detect and mitigate but is totally odorless?
Radon
Water can be contaminated by all of the following EXCEPT
Freon.
An underground storage tank system (UST) is a tank (and any underground piping connected to the tank) that has at least ___ percent of its combined volume underground.
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