Waste Management Quiz 2

What are the three basic exposure pathways for hazardous chemicals?

• Inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact

• Inhalation, absorption, and ingestion

• Inhalation, injection, and skin contact

• Ingestion, absorption, and skin contact

What is the role of hazardous waste transporters in the management system?

• Generating hazardous waste

• Disposing of hazardous waste

• Moving hazardous waste from one site to another

• Treating hazardous waste on-site

What regulations apply to the on-site transportation of hazardous waste within a facility's property?

• No regulations apply

• DOT regulations

• EPA regulations

• RCRA regulations

How long can a hazardous waste transporter hold waste at a transfer facility without a storage permit?

• 20 days

• 15 days

• 10 days

• 5 days

What determines how a specific chemical will interact in the environment?

• Toxicity level

• Physical-chemical properties

• Environmental conditions

• Chemical composition

What are some potential health effects of hazardous waste exposure?

• Improved immune system

• Reduced risk of cancer

• Genetic mutations

• Enhanced physical fitness

What is the second leading cause of lung cancer according to the National Cancer Institute?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Radon exposure

• Pesticide application

What is the direct link between air pollution and respiratory conditions?

• Irritation of the lungs

• Irritation of the skin

• Irritation of the eyes

• Irritation of the mucous membranes

What is the primary effect of living near a hazardous waste site according to a 2004 study?

• Increased risk of cancer

• Increased risk of genetic mutations

• Elevated risk of heart disease

• Development of respiratory diseases

What are the two types of toxic effects produced by hazardous substances?

• Immediate and delayed

• Acute and chronic

• Temporary and permanent

• Short-term and long-term