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In which discipline did Muller receive the Nobel Prize for his work on DDT? Peace Physiology and Medicine Chemistry Economics Physics |
Physiology and Medicine |
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Who was the U.S. President at the time of the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency? Truman Kennedy Nixon Eisenhower Ford |
Nixon |
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Which of the following is the single biggest "culprit" implicated in global warming? Oxides of sulfur Water vapor Oxides of nitrogen Methane Carbon dioxide |
Carbon Dioxide |
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Which of the following is not included in the role of the EPA? Finding ways to cleanup and prevent pollution Research and education to advance the nation's understanding of environmental issues Assisting states in environmental protection efforts Ensuring compliance and enforcement of environmental laws Building of dams to produce hydro-electricity |
Building of dams to produce hydro-electricity |
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The Montreal Protocol pertains to _______. the clean-up of hazardous waste sites in Canada reduction or elimination of the consumption of a variety of halogenated compounds believed to be destructive to the ozone lay er reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases implicated in global warming |
reduction or elimination of the consumption of a variety of halogenated compounds believed to be destructive to the ozone layer |
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DDT interrupts the metabolism of this metal in birds. Cadmium CalciumIron Lead Mercury |
Calcium |
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Which U.S. President was immediately and profoundly affected by Rachel Carson's book, "Silent Spring"? Kennedy Nixon Ford Truman Eisenhower |
Kennedy |
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Which of the following is the federal program designed to achieve the goal of protecting and restoring the physical, chemical and biological integrity of our nation's waters, and makes illegal the discharge of pollution without permit; encouraged the use of the best achievable pollution control technology; and provided billions of dollars for construction of sewage treatment plants? The Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 The Clean Water Act of 1972 The Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 |
The Clean Water Act of 1972 |
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Hazardous waste sites in the United States have been cleaned under Montreal Protocol Superfund Sites Clean Water Act Kyoto Protocol Clean Air Act |
Superfund Sites |
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Which nation is currently the largest producer of atmospheric carbon dioxide as a result of combustion of fossil fuels? India Russia The United States Mexico Saudi Arabia |
The United States |
