Which of the Following Is True of the Superfund

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Superfund?

• A)It gives a mandate to the state government to deal with hazardous wastes that have been spilled,stored,or abandoned.
• B)It identifies sites in the United States where hazardous wastes have been disposed of,stored,abandoned,or spilled.
• C)It levies extra tax on the people of a state where hazardous wastes have been improperly disposed.
• D)It does not permit states and private parties who clean up hazardous waste sites to seek reimbursement from the fund.

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Air Patterns

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Tropics

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Pressure Air Masses

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