Which of the Following Is True About Environmental Regulation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about environmental regulation?

• A)In the early 1970s, pressure on the federal government to develop and implement national environmental standards decreased.
• B)One area in which states are increasingly responsible for environmental policy is waste management.
• C)State and local policies do not cover toxic sites that do not qualify as Superfund sites.
• D)Economically hard-pressed states have regulated waste management less aggressively than states whose economies are growing.
• E)An area in which states are losing interest is energy use and sustainability.

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Definitions:

Smoking Cessation

A process involving various strategies and treatments to help individuals stop using tobacco products.

Substance Abuse

The dangerous or damaging consumption of mind-altering substances, such as alcohol and illegal drugs.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including activities undertaken while working, playing, traveling, or engaging in recreational pursuits.

Risky Behaviors

Actions that increase the likelihood of negative consequences, such as harm to physical health or legal problems, including smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.