CERCLA Is an Act That

question 23

Multiple Choice

CERCLA is an act that:

• A) Regulates current and future generation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• B) Provides limited authority for the cleanup of inactive and abandoned hazardous waste sites.
• C) Requires the federal government to establish a National Contingency Plan.
• D) Both  regulates current and future generation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste and also  provides limited authority for the cleanup of inactive and abandoned hazardous waste sites.

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Definitions:

Clear-cutting Methods

Forestry practices involving the complete removal of all trees from a particular area, often used for timber extraction.

Agricultural Land

Land designated for agricultural purposes, including the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals, to produce food and other agricultural products.

Second-growth Forests

Forests which have re-grown after a significant disturbance, such as logging or a natural event, and are in a secondary stage of development.

Ecological Success

Refers to the process through which ecosystems change and develop over time following a disturbance or initial colonization, leading to a mature or climax community.