Standards that take the form of never-exceed levels for specific pollutants in an ambient environment are known as ________.
A) emission standards
B) ambient standards
C) performance standards
D) technology-based standards

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Ambient standards are specific limits set for pollutants in the ambient (surrounding) environment, whereas emission standards focus on limits for pollutants released into the environment by specific sources (such as factories or vehicles). Performance standards refer to maximum levels of pollutant discharge from a specific type of facility or industry, and technology-based standards are requirements based on the use of specific pollution control technologies.

Standards That Take the Form of Never-Exceed Levels for Specific