summer assignment quiz Flashcards
1
Q
CO₂
A
carbon dioxide
2
Q
CO
A
cobalt
3
Q
CH₄
A
methane
3
Q
C₆H₁₂O₆
A
glucose
4
Q
H₂
A
hydrogen
5
Q
H₂CO₃
A
carbonic acid
6
Q
N₂
A
nitrogen
7
Q
NO₂
A
nitrogen dioxide
8
Q
NO₃
A
nitrate
9
Q
NH₃
A
ammonia
10
Q
HNO₃
A
nitric acid
11
Q
O₂
A
oxygen
12
Q
O₃
A
ozone
13
Q
P
A
phosphorus
13
Q
PO₄³⁻
A
phosphate
14
Q
S
A
sulfur
15
Q
SO₃²⁻
A
sulfite
16
Q
CH₂O
A
formaldehyde
17
Q
SO₂
A
sulfur dioxide
18
Q
SO₃
A
sulfur trioxide
19
Q
H₂SO₄
A
sulfuric acid
20
Q
NaCl
A
sodium chloride
21
Q
Pb
A
lead
22
Q
SO₄²⁻
A
sulfate
23
U
uranium
24
Rn
radon
25
Hg
mercury
26
Cl₂
chlorine
27
H₂O
water
28
NO₃⁻
nitrate
29
NO₂⁻
nitrite
30
CH₃Hg⁺
methylmercury
30
As
arsenic
31
Fe
iron
32
Fe₂O₃
iron (III) oxide
33
Ag⁺
silver
34
Kyoto Protocol
set limits for greenhouse gas emissions for industrialized countries to control climate change
35
Montreal Protocol
phases out ozone-depleting substances (ODS) to protect the ozone layer
36
Delaney Clause
prohibits carcinogenic additives
37
Endangered Species Act
protects endangered species by creating a system
38
CITES
regulates trade of wild animals and places regulations based on degree of endangerment
39
SMRCA
regulates environmental impacts of coal mining to protect water quality, air quality, and public safety
40
RCRA
primary law governing waste management
41
CERCLA
gives the EPA authority to clean up hazardous waste sites and charge those responsible for its cost. a trust fund is also set up for when those responsible are not found.
42
Clean Water Act
primary law governing water pollution, regulating water quality standards and restoring the integrity of the nation's waters
43
Safe Drinking Water Act
sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees water suppliers for compliance
44
Clean Air Act
aims to reduct air pollution by establishing the National Ambient of Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to protect public health. states must follow these standards.
