The Earth System

question 54

Multiple Choice

The earth system:

• A)is powered solely by the Sun.
• B)includes parts that affect one another.
• C)is the highest level of system possible.
• D)cannot be affected by anything from space.

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Definitions:

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

A United States federal law that governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, aimed at conserving resources and ensuring proper waste recovery.

Hazardous Waste

Describes waste materials that are dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment.

Pesticides

Chemical substances used to kill or control pests, including insects, weeds, and diseases in crops.

FIFRA

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which regulates the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States to protect public health and the environment.