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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Hazardous Waste Management knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
__________ regulates pesticide use to prevent groundwater contamination. |
A. | FIFRA |
B. | SDWA |
C. | RCRA |
D. | CERCLA |
Answer» B. SDWA | |
2. |
__________ act authorizes the government to clean up contamination from hazardous substances. |
A. | CWA |
B. | SDWA |
C. | RCRA |
D. | CERCLA |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
__________ regulates treatment and storage of hazardous waste to prevent contamination. |
A. | CWA |
B. | SDWA |
C. | RCRA |
D. | CERCLA |
Answer» D. CERCLA | |
4. |
SDWA established _________ drinking water source protection programs. |
A. | 1 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 3 |
D. | 4 |
Answer» D. 4 | |
5. |
_________ regulates ground water that is shown to have a connection with surface water. |
A. | CWA |
B. | SDWA |
C. | RCRA |
D. | CERCLA |
Answer» B. SDWA | |
6. |
Leachate containing mercury causes _________ in humans in case of long term exposure. |
A. | Anorexia |
B. | Tremor |
C. | Anaemia |
D. | Renal failure |
Answer» C. Anaemia | |
7. |
Leachate containing lead causes _________ in humans in case of long term exposure. |
A. | Anorexia |
B. | Tremor |
C. | Anaemia |
D. | Renal failure |
Answer» B. Tremor | |
8. |
_________ from leachate can lead to gum disease in humans in case of acute exposure. |
A. | Nickel |
B. | Benzene |
C. | Phenol |
D. | Cadmium |
Answer» B. Benzene | |
9. |
_________ from leachate can lead to coma in humans in case of acute exposure. |
A. | Lead |
B. | Benzene |
C. | Phenol |
D. | Cadmium |
Answer» D. Cadmium | |
10. |
_________ from leachate cause chest pain in humans in case of acute exposure. |
A. | Lead |
B. | Benzene |
C. | Mercury |
D. | Cadmium |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
_________ from leachate cause abdominal pain in humans in case of acute exposure. |
A. | Lead |
B. | Benzene |
C. | Mercury |
D. | Cadmium |
Answer» B. Benzene | |
12. |
__________ is caused due to groundwater contamination by septic tank. |
A. | Cholera |
B. | Methemoglobinemia |
C. | Kidney problem |
D. | Hepatitis |
Answer» E. | |
13. |
__________ contaminant causes kidney and liver problems if present in groundwater. |
A. | Benzene |
B. | Toluene |
C. | Benzotoulene |
D. | Lead |
Answer» B. Toluene | |
14. |
__________ is caused by drinking water high in nitrates. |
A. | Cholera |
B. | Methemoglobinemia |
C. | Kidney problem |
D. | Liver problem |
Answer» C. Kidney problem | |
15. |
Groundwater containing bacteria and viruses can result in __________ |
A. | Cholera |
B. | Methemoglobinemia |
C. | Kidney problem |
D. | Liver problem |
Answer» B. Methemoglobinemia | |