The Superfund law was designed to clean up:
A)the acid rain problem.
B)air pollution from automobiles, buses, and trucks.
C)water pollution from agricultural sources (i.e., pesticides).
D)water pollution from dumping raw sewage.
E)toxic waste dumps.

Question

The Superfund law was designed to clean up:​
A)the acid rain problem.
B)air pollution from automobiles, buses, and trucks.
C)water pollution from agricultural sources (i.e., pesticides).
D)water pollution from dumping raw sewage.
E)toxic waste dumps.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Superfund law was specifically designed to address the clean up of toxic waste dumps, which pose a significant threat to public health and the environment. The law provides a framework for identifying and addressing sites that are contaminated with hazardous substances and require remediation. Options A, B, C, and D are important environmental issues that have been addressed by other legislation and regulations, but they are not the primary focus of the Superfund law.

The Superfund Law Was Designed to Clean Up:​

The Superfund Law Was Designed to Clean Up: