APES Unit 8 CFA #2 Review

Front

What type of pathogen is treated with antibiotics?

Back

Bacteria

Front

What is the term for garbage produced by households and businesses?

Back

Municipal solid waste

Front

What act was passed in 1980 to set aside money for cleanup of hazardous waste sites?

Back

Superfund Act

Front

What is the goal of the tertiary stage of a septic treatment plant?

Back

To remove chemicals such as DDT, PCBs, N2, and phosphates

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of solid waste disposal?

Back

Recovery

Front

What is the definition of hazardous waste?

Back

Waste that poses a substantial or potential threat to public health or the environment.

Front

What is the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?

Back

To govern the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

Front

What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

Back

Viruses are smaller and require a host to replicate, while bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently.

Front

What is incineration in the context of waste management?

Back

The process of burning waste materials to reduce their volume and mass.

Front

What are PCBs and why are they a concern?

Back

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are industrial chemicals that can cause environmental and health issues.