#1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste?
Corrosivity
Flammability
Biodegradability
Toxicity
#2
What is the primary purpose of Hazardous Waste Management?
To increase waste production
To decrease environmental pollution
To ignore safety regulations
To promote illegal disposal methods
#3
What is the definition of hazardous waste?
Any waste that is dangerous to human health or the environment
Waste that can be easily recycled
Waste that is not regulated by environmental agencies
Waste that does not pose any risk
#4
What is the primary regulatory framework for hazardous waste management in the United States?
#5
Which of the following is a common method for treating hazardous waste?
Incineration
Dumping in oceans
Leaving it exposed in landfills
Disposal in open fields
#6
What does the acronym 'RCRA' stand for in the context of hazardous waste management?
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Regulatory Compliance and Resource Allocation
Recycling and Chemical Reaction Assessment
Radiation Control and Remediation Act
#7
What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in hazardous waste management?
To provide information on safe handling and disposal
To promote the use of hazardous materials
To hide information about the hazards of materials
To confuse workers about safety protocols
#8
Which of the following is NOT considered a hazardous waste category according to RCRA?
Listed waste
Characteristic waste
Universal waste
Mixed waste
#9
What is the purpose of a Hazardous Waste Manifest?
To track the transportation of hazardous waste
To conceal the origin of hazardous waste
To ignore safety regulations
To promote illegal disposal methods
#10
Which of the following is NOT a method of hazardous waste minimization?
Source reduction
Incineration
Recycling
Treatment
#11
What is the purpose of a Hazardous Waste Generator?
To create hazardous waste
To dispose of hazardous waste
To manage hazardous waste
To prevent hazardous waste generation
#12
Which organization sets the regulations for hazardous waste management in the United States?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
WHO (World Health Organization)
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
#13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazardous waste according to RCRA?
Ignitability
Reactivity
Durability
Toxicity
#14
What is the purpose of a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF)?
To safely manage and process hazardous waste
To encourage illegal disposal methods
To promote environmental pollution
To reduce waste production
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common hazardous waste disposal method?
Landfilling
Recycling
Injection wells
Surface impoundments
#16
What is the primary goal of hazardous waste management?
To maximize environmental pollution
To ensure worker safety
To increase hazardous waste production
To minimize risks to human health and the environment
#17
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing hazardous waste regulations in the United States?
#18
What are the primary goals of hazardous waste minimization programs?
To maximize waste generation
To minimize waste generation and reduce risk to human health and the environment
To increase hazardous waste disposal in landfills
To promote the use of hazardous materials