Question 1

An assistant administrator in which federal agency would eventually go to prison for perjury? Her agenda included changing the perception of Love Canal from dangerous to benign, obtaining data that 50 of the most dangerous sites were benign, and proving that industries today were not dangerous to public health.

Accepted Answer

The assistant administrator referred to in the question was working in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She was later found guilty of perjury for lying under oath during a congressional hearing about the safety of Love Canal and other hazardous waste sites.

Question 2

Johns-Manville, the largest manufacturer of asbestos, endangered workers by doing all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the exception, which means the choice that is not true. All of the options except for B are ways that Johns-Manville endangered their workers. However, there is no evidence that they provided inadequate insurance coverage.

Question 3

W.R Grace and its Cryovac Division that produced the Woburn Leukemia Cluster was guilty of performing all of the following activities except:

Accepted Answer

While W.R Grace and its Cryovac Division were guilty of providing false information to the federal government about toxic disposal practices, dumping toxic waste, and denying the carcinogenic nature of the substances they dumped, there is no evidence to suggest that they had inadequate workplace safeguards.

Question 4

Toxic terrorism is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Toxic terrorism is:
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Question 5

Studies have shown that all of the following have contracted asbestosis despite the fact they did not work in an asbestos factory except:

Accepted Answer

Domestic pets of workers are not at risk of contracting asbestosis because they do not have the same level of exposure as humans. Asbestos fibers are only harmful when they are inhaled into the lungs, and pets do not have the same breathing patterns as humans. Therefore, they are unlikely to develop asbestosis. However, spouses, children, and workers hired to remove insulation are all at risk of exposure to asbestos fibers and could potentially develop asbestosis.

Question 6

Landfills and toxic waste disposal sites are more likely to be located near:

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that toxic waste disposal sites and landfills are more likely to be located in or near African American communities. This form of environmental racism is a result of discriminatory practices in siting hazardous waste facilities, and it has serious implications for the health and well-being of these communities.

Question 7

DuPont is the manufacturer of Teflon, which produces PFOA, which in turn causes a wide variety of serious health injuries.By the time the EPA filed charges against DuPont, all of the following were true except that it had:

Accepted Answer

As of the time of the EPA filing charges against DuPont, the company had not yet paid $10 billion in damages.

Question 8

Which one of the following companies has not been fined or cited for environmental pollution?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following companies has...

Question 9

A recent decade was known as the golden age of environmental crime.Which President's administration is associated with an anti-regulation mindset during the same decade?

Accepted Answer

The Reagan administration is often associated with an anti-regulation mindset, particularly in the context of environmental policies. This period saw significant rollbacks in environmental protections and a general shift towards deregulation, which critics argue contributed to a rise in environmental crime.

Question 10

Three major kinds of contamination and predictable effects have been recognized. They include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three major kinds of contamination and predictable...

Question 11

In 1980, Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). It is more commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

CERCLA is commonly known as the Superfund. It was enacted to provide funding and authority for the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants. The program is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Question 12

The Hooker Chemical Corporation dumped 20 million pounds of chemical waste that contaminated the Love Canal area. The chemical waste contained very dangerous levels of what substance?

Accepted Answer

The Love Canal area was contaminated with dangerous levels of benzene and dioxin due to the dumping of chemical waste by the Hooker Chemical Corporation.

Question 13

Ralph Nader has commented that the following distinguishing characteristic of white-collar crime has been dispelled:

Accepted Answer

Ralph Nader has commented that the distinguishing characteristic of white-collar crime - that it lacks physical threat - is no longer accurate. This is because white-collar crime can have serious physical consequences, such as environmental pollution, unsafe working conditions, and defective products that can cause harm to consumers. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, and D are false statements that do not accurately reflect the nature and impact of white-collar crime.

Question 14

According to the EPA, what percent of chemical wastes were disposed of illegally in the golden age decade of environmental crime?

Accepted Answer

According to the EPA, during the golden age decade of environmental crime (1970s-1980s), an estimated 90% of chemical wastes were disposed of illegally.

Question 15

Allied Chemical Corporation, developer of Kepone, a highly toxic pesticide, committed all of the flowing acts in connection with manufacturing or in an effort to avoid liability for the health damage caused by the chemical except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Allied Chemical Corporation, developer of Kepone, a...

Question 16

Studies done in 1977, 1979, 1989, and 1994 noted the presence of dangerous substances in the Love Canal area. Hooker Chemical had known of the danger since:

Accepted Answer

Hooker Chemical had known of the danger since 1958, according to the given information.

Question 17

What percent of all cancer cases come from carcinogens in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percent of all cancer cases come...

Question 18

What fraction of disease is waterborne?

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, around 75% of all infectious diseases in the world are waterborne. Therefore, the correct choice is D) 3/4.

Question 19

Toxic terrorism includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The other options, importation of hazardous wastes, careless destruction of dangerous chemicals, and construction of polluting factories, all involve intentional actions that harm the environment and public health. Inadequate health care for immigrant workers injured on the job may not necessarily be an intentional act of toxic terrorism, but rather a failure to provide necessary resources and support.

Question 20

Rockwell International, the company responsible for the problem at Rocky Flats, was able to make a $4.1 million profit because:

Accepted Answer

The bonus paid by the government to Rockwell International exceeded the fine imposed for the problem at Rocky Flats, allowing the company to still make a profit despite the issue.

Quiz 4: Environmental Crime

Johns-Manville, the largest manufacturer of asbestos, endangered workers by doing all of the following except:

W.R Grace and its Cryovac Division that produced the Woburn Leukemia Cluster was guilty of performing all of the following activities except:

Toxic terrorism is:

Studies have shown that all of the following have contracted asbestosis despite the fact they did not work in an asbestos factory except:

Landfills and toxic waste disposal sites are more likely to be located near:

DuPont is the manufacturer of Teflon, which produces PFOA, which in turn causes a wide variety of serious health injuries.By the time the EPA filed charges against DuPont, all of the following were true except that it had:

Which one of the following companies has not been fined or cited for environmental pollution?

A recent decade was known as the golden age of environmental crime.Which President's administration is associated with an anti-regulation mindset during the same decade?

Three major kinds of contamination and predictable effects have been recognized. They include all of the following except:

In 1980, Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) . It is more commonly known as: