Question

5. The following information may be relied upon to determine whether a species should be listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act:

	a.	scientific data
	b.	lobbyist efforts
	c.	political favors
	d.	economic impact
	e.	the "cute" factor

6.

A species that is likely to become endangered in the future is:

	a.	an invasive species
	b.	a nuisance species
	c.	an extinct species
	d.	a keystone species
	e.	a threatened species

7.

Under the Endangered Species Act, ____________________ is defined as "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt to engage in any such conduct":

	a.	a taking
	b.	a listing
	c.	a recovery
	d.	a threat
	e.	an extinction

8. This statute establishes a national hazardous waste management program, provides for state or regional solid waste plans, and regulates underground storage tanks:

	a.	CERCLA
	b.	CWA
	c.	RCRA
	d.	TSCA
	e.	CAA

9. This law addresses the problem of abandoned, inactive hazardous waste sites:

	a.	HMTA
	b.	CERCLA
	c.	TSCA
	d.	FDCA
	e.	RCRA

Answer 1

5. a. Scientific data is the one on which the following information may be relied upon to determine whether a species should be listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Whereas the remaining factors mentioned are not relevant in this context.

6. e. A threatened species is the species that is likely to become endangered in the future.

7. a. A taking, under the Endangered Species Act, is defined as "harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt to engage in any such conduct". Whereas the remaining ones are not applicable in this context.

8. c. RCRA is the statue that establishes a national hazardous waste management program, provides for state or regional solid waste plans, and regulates underground storage tanks.

9. e. RCRA is the law that addresses the problem of abandoned, inactive hazardous waste sites. It controls hazardous waste management by recycling, including waste generators, haulers and waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities owners and operators.

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