1Individuals have suffered all of these health problems due

1-Individuals have suffered all of these health problems due to exposure to formaldehyde EXCEPT

a.   asthma.

b.   eye irritations.

c.    mold infections.

d.   a burning sensation in the throat.

   2. 2-Lead is commonly found in all of these EXCEPT

a.   soldered water pipes.

b.   alkyd oil-based paint.

c.    soil around industrial sites.

d.   insulating material.

   3. 3-A seller accepts an offer on her home, which was built in 1892. Which of these statements about lead-based paint is FALSE?

a.   The seller must attach a lead-based paint disclosure statement to the sales contract.

b.   If the seller is aware of any lead-based paint on the premises, she must disclose that fact to the buyer.

c.    If the buyer requests a lead-based paint inspection, the seller has ten days in which to obtain one at her own expense.

d.   The buyer is entitled to receive a pamphlet that describes the hazards posed by lead-based paint.

   4. 4- Where in the United States does radon occur?

a.   Mostly in the western states

b.   Mostly in the warm southern and southwestern regions

c.    In every state in the United States

d.   Only in large urban areas

   5. 5- Which of these has been proven to pose a health hazard?

a.   Asbestos

b.   Lead-based paint

c.    Radon

d.   All of these

   6. 6-Harry stores toxic chemical waste in a large steel tank that has only 15% of its volume underground. Jena lives in the wilderness and has her own gas pump connected to a 1,500-gallon tank of gasoline buried ten feet underground near her garage. Lars keeps three large tanks filled with formaldehyde and battery acid in his basement. Which of these people are covered by federal regulations regarding USTs?

a.   Harry and Lars

b.   Harry and Jena only

c.    Lars only

d.   Jena only

   7. 7-Which of these is responsible for administering the Superfund?

a.   EPA

b.   PRP

c.    CERCLA

d.   HUD

   8. 8-Which of these would disqualify someone from claiming innocent landowner immunity under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)?

a.   The pollution was caused by a third party.

b.   A landowner exercised due care when the property was purchased.

c.    A landowner had only constructive knowledge of the damage.

d.   A landowner took reasonable precautions in the exercise of ownership rights.

   9. 9-If a potentially responsible party (PRP) refuses to pay the expenses of cleaning up a toxic site, the EPA may

a.   bring a criminal action and have the PRP jailed for up to ten years.

b.   bring a civil action and be awarded three times the actual cost of the cleanup.

c.    bring an administrative action and be awarded the actual cost of the cleanup, plus court costs.

d.   have no legal recourse.

10. 10-Sealing off asbestos instead of removing it is called

a.   encapsulation.

b.   capping.

c.    irresponsible remediation.

d.   extended liability.

11. 11-Lead-based paint is found in about 75% of all private housing built before

a.   1978.

b.   1985.

c.    1992.

d.   1996.

12. 12-Which of these is the byproduct of fuel combustion that may result in death if such equipment is not properly vented?

a.   Radon

b.   Lead

c.    Urea-formaldehyde foam insulation

d.   Carbon monoxide

13. 13-At least how much of a tank must be underground for it to be considered an underground storage tank?

a.   10%

b.   15%

c.    25%

d.   35%

14. 14-How can property owners help avoid carbon monoxide exposure?

a.   Have fuel-burning heating systems checked and maintained annually

b.   Have their basements tested for carbon monoxide seeping in from the soil

c.    Encapsulate sources of carbon monoxide emissions

d.   Install attic vents

15. 15-Which of these is a source of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)?

a.   Plywood and particle board

b.   Small home appliances, such as hair dryers or food processors

c.    Caulking compounds

d.   Computers

16. 16-Why is mold a serious environmental problem in buildings?

a.   It causes stains and a fuzzy growth on walls.

b.   It destroys material it grows on and causes health problems for occupants.

c.    It has an unpleasant odor.

d.   It produces spores that can spoil food.

17. 17-What is the purpose of the Brownfields Law enacted in 2002?

a.   It restores wilderness and agricultural areas damaged by toxic waste.

b.   It is specifically dedicated to cleaning up PCB spills and dumps.

c.    It establishes incinerators to destroy UFFI, DDT, and other persistent chemicals.

d.   It distributes funds to clean up polluted industrial sites so they can be restored to productive use.

18. 18-What causes mold problems in buildings?

a.   Insects

b.   Chronic moisture problems

c.    Fiberglass building materials

d.   Air pollution

Solution

1. c. mold infections.

Mold infections are due to exposure to fungi

2. d. insulating material.

Lead is a conductor, it is not used in insulators