Which of the Following Pollutants Is Generally Stored in Dry

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pollutants is generally stored in dry locations because they remain a potential problem for thousands of years?

• A) radioactive waste
• B) PANs (peroxyacyl nitrates)
• C) CFCs
• D) heavy metals
• E) gasoline and oil

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Definitions:

Null Hypotheses

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or relationship exists between certain characteristics of a population or data set.

Research Hypotheses

Statements made for a study that predicts a relationship between variables, to be tested through research.

Sampling Error

The discrepancy between a sample statistic and its corresponding population parameter, arising purely by chance because the sample is not a perfect representation of the population.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis suggesting a correlation between variables without defining the nature of their interaction.