Unit 1. Environmental Regulators and
Regulations in Arizona
One of the most important and influential environmentally minded entities in place today
is the EPA. Indicate whether each of these statements is something the EPA does or
doesn't do.: Creates sustainable living environments. - answerThe EPA doesn't do this,
but it creates standards and laws based on the best scientific information available.
One of the most important and influential environmentally minded entities in place today
is the EPA. Indicate whether each of these statements is something the EPA does or
doesn't do.: Develops and enforces laws regarding human health. - answerdoes do
One of the most important and influential environmentally minded entities in place today
is the EPA. Indicate whether each of these statements is something the EPA does or
doesn't do.: Provides grants for environmental cleanup. - answerdoes do
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. The presence of
wetlands decreases a site's appraised value. - answerfalse. A site's appraised value
may either increase or decrease when wetlands are present, depending on the
circumstances and the site's intended use.
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. The presence of an
endangered species usually lowers the land's appraised value. - answertrue. The
economic value of a piece of land with an endangered species present is less than it
would be otherwise because it reduces the amount of land that can be used or
developed.
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. If an endangered
species or wetlands area exist on a site, its presence should be noted in an appraisal
report. - answerTrue, because it can impact use, and, therefore, value. Some states
have directories that identify the location and types of endangered species that should
be consulted before a development site is selected.
Which of the following are core functions of the Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality?
Select all that apply. - answerMonitoring, Cleanup, Outreach, Compliance,
management, Permitting Assessment
Two businesses are found to have contaminated soil and groundwater in Phoenix. The
first company is 80% responsible for the contamination, and the second company is
responsible for the remaining 20%. The contamination will cost $1.2 million to clean up.
According to the WQARF Reform Legislation of 1997, how much money does the first
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