Environmental Awareness and Sustainability

According to the 2017 research study, what percentage of the U.K.'s annual greenhouse gas emissions was 'business' responsible for?

• 10%

• 14%

• 20%

• 25%

What does Part VI of the Act control?

• Release of genetically modified substances

• Import of dangerous substances

• Pollution at sea

• Control of dogs

What is the purpose of an abatement order?

• To promote recycling

• To prevent or restrict business activities causing nuisance

• To encourage industrial growth

• To reduce taxes.

Operators must use BAT to prevent and minimize emissions of what?

• Prescribed substances

• General waste

• Water pollutants

• Noise emissions

What is the penalty for forging documents with intent to deceive under the Magistrates court?

• Statutory maximum fine

• Unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

• Maximum £50,000 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment

What is the main focus of Part I of the Clean Air Act 1993?

• Emission monitoring

• Prohibition of dark smoke

• Smoke control areas

• Air pollution research

Which of the following is NOT a penalty under The Environmental Protection Act 1990?

• Fine for dark smoke from industrial premises

• Fine for noise pollution

• Fine for burning electrical cable

• Fine for fire smoke covering a highway

Under which section of the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 is authorisation required for the disposal of radioactive waste?

• Section 10

• Section 13

• Section 15

• Section 20

What must be prominently displayed according to the Radioactive Substances Act 1993?

• Warning signs

• Certificates of Registration and Authorisation

• Safety instructions

• Emergency contacts

Which regulation sets out the legal requirements for hazardous waste management in England and Wales?

• The Waste Framework Directive

• The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2012

• The Environmental Protection Act

• The Clean Air Act