In the United States, the Pollution Prevention Hierarchy Consists of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the pollution prevention hierarchy consists of the following

• A) source reduction
• B) reuse/recycling
• C) cleaner production
• D) all of the above
• E) (a) and (b) only

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Definitions:

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, controlled exhalation.

Anatomic Dead Space

The portion of the respiratory system that conducts air but does not participate in gas exchange, including the nose, trachea, and bronchi.

Anatomic Dead Space

The portion of the respiratory system where gas exchange does not occur, including the trachea and bronchi.

Alveolar Dead Space

is the portion of the respiratory system where alveoli are ventilated but not perfused with blood, thus not participating in gas exchange.