The oldest and largest cap and trade program, in effect since 1993 in southern California, had which of the following results?

The oldest and largest cap and trade program, in effect since 1993 in southern California, had which of the following results?

a. far exceeded expectations

b. exceeded expectations plans outdoor air pollutant

c. more or less broke even

d. fell short of expectations

e. fell far short of expectations






Answer: E

One way to reduce indoor air pollution in developed countries, especially VOCs, is to do which of the following?

One way to reduce indoor air pollution in developed countries, especially VOCs, is to do which of the following?

a. Use lots of air fresheners.

b. Put new filters on furnaces and air conditioners.

c. Leave the windows open a little bit.

d. Leave absorbent charcoal in key areas.

e. Use houseplants to absorb the VOCs.

Answer: E

According to environmental scientists, all of the following are deficiencies of the U.S. air pollution control laws, except

According to environmental scientists, all of the following are deficiencies of the U.S. air pollution control laws, except

a. reliance on pollution cleanup rather than prevention

b. failure to increase fuel-efficiency standards for light trucks and SUVs

c. failure to curb petroleum released into harbor waters

d. failure to regulate greenhouse gas releases

e. failure to regulate air pollution from oceangoing ships in U.S. ports

Answer: C

According to a 2007 EPA report, between 1980 and 2006 the combined emissions of six major air pollutants decreased by how much?

According to a 2007 EPA report, between 1980 and 2006 the combined emissions of six major air pollutants decreased by how much?

a. 17%

b. 23%

c. 36%

d. 49%

e. 53%







Answer: D