Which of the following is true of the NAAQS?
A)The federal government has the right to enforce these air pollution standards if the states fail to do so.
B)The state governments are responsible for setting standards for air quality in their respective state.
C)Human beings are protected under the secondary level of the NAAQS.
D)Only standards for oxides of elements and particulate matter are evaluated under the NAAQS.

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The federal government has the authority to enforce the NAAQS if the states fail to do so.

Answer: B
 States are responsible for implementing and enforcing the NAAQS within their state, but the standards themselves are set by the federal government.

Answer: C
 The NAAQS have primary and secondary standards, with the secondary standards aimed at protecting sensitive populations and ecosystems, including human beings.

Answer: D
 The NAAQS covers a range of air pollutants, including ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and particulate matter of different sizes.

Which of the Following Is True of the NAAQS