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Air Pollution Law: Air Pollution and Soil Quality

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Which of the following is not a major air pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Sulfur dioxide

  3. Nitrogen oxides

  4. Lead


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lead is not a major air pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act, but it is regulated under other environmental laws, such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

What is the primary goal of the Clean Air Act?

  1. To protect human health and the environment from air pollution

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  3. To promote energy efficiency

  4. To create jobs in the clean energy sector


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Clean Air Act is to protect human health and the environment from air pollution. This is achieved through a variety of means, including setting air quality standards, regulating air pollution sources, and promoting the development of clean energy technologies.

Which of the following is not a type of air pollution control device?

  1. Catalytic converter

  2. Electrostatic precipitator

  3. Wet scrubber

  4. Solar panel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar panels are not air pollution control devices. They are used to generate electricity from sunlight.

What is the term for the process of removing pollutants from soil?

  1. Remediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Bioremediation

  4. Incineration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Remediation is the process of removing pollutants from soil. This can be done through a variety of methods, including phytoremediation, bioremediation, and incineration.

Which of the following is not a type of soil pollutant?

  1. Heavy metals

  2. Pesticides

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Organic matter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic matter is not a type of soil pollutant. It is a natural component of soil that is essential for plant growth.

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