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The US Congress is the organization responsible for setting up environmental protection regulations that are enforced by local and state authorities.

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Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soil, water, waste, and __________. A.dustB.windC.cloudD.noise

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Since the implementation of the Clean Air Act, the concentrations of all major air pollutants have decreased.

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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act controls hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal.

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Exposure to noise pollution for extended periods of time can cause sleeplessness and high blood pressure.

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Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver.

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Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone? A.reduces pollution levelsB.absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the SunC.filters particulates from the atmosphereD.neutralizes the effects of carbon monoxide

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Which of the regulations below is not designed to protect the environment? A.Resource Conservation and Recovery ActB.Clean Air ActC.Noise Control ActD.Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Critical practices to control the amount of solid waste include __________.

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Which of the following are two mechanisms for water pollution?A.high and lowB.direct and indirectC.lethal and nonlethalD.harmful and innocuous

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