The Federal Act Which Provided Over $7 Billion to the EPA

question 29

Multiple Choice

The federal act which provided over $7 billion to the EPA to protect and promote "green" jobs and a healthier environment is the

• A) National Environmental Policy Act.
• B) Resource Recovery Act.
• C) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
• D) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
• E) Clean Air Act.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and approximately 38 ATPs; includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron-transport chain.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Nutrient Molecules

Essential compounds absorbed by the body to provide energy, support growth, and maintain and repair body tissues.

Energy Production

The biological processes by which cells convert nutrients into usable energy, primarily through respiration and metabolism.