77. List ways to conserve energy or False. It is better to leave your computer o

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77. List ways to conserve energy or False. It is better to leave your computer on when not in use because it takes more energy to start it up. (T or F) 78. True 79.Hazardous waste is only solid waste and can be disposed of in a landfill (T or F) 80. List the environmental regulations associated with: 1969 River Fire 1960 Acid Rain 81. Where does water entering the storm drains in Greensboro go? a. Wastewater treatment plant b. Ponds, streams, rivers c. It depends on the city water treatment plan 82. Energy transfer from green plants to consumer organisms as organisms are eating or being eaten is called 83. The total amount of organic matter on Earth or in any ecosystem is called: a. gross live product b. biomass c. living matter d. living weight 84. T or F. The volume of waste produced currently in the Us is a han the amounts of waste produced during the significantly smaller t Industrial Revolution. NIMBY OSHA

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77. Switch off the equipment when not in use; Seal the room completely during heating or cooling; Walking and cycling whenever possible; Carpooling; Prefer energy efficient equipments; keep refrigerators well stocked

78. False

There is only a fraction more in consumption while starting up and it is nowhere near to consumption of energy if it is left 'on'.  

79. False

Hazardous waste can be solid or liquid and it cannot be disposed-off in a landfill without treatment.

80.

1969 River Fire:

National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) in 1970 which established the Env. Protection Agency (EPA)

and subsequently, Clean Water Act in 1972

1960 Acid Rain:

The Clean Air Act in 1963

81. b. ponds, streams and rivers

As per the official website of City of Greensboro, (Departments » Water Resources » Customer Service for Residents and Businesses » Frequently Asked Questions » Manholes and Storm Drains) 'the storm drains water flows, untreated, into streams and lakes.

82. Assimilation

83. b. biomass

84. False

Though our efficiency has increased, in terms of total volume of waste, the value has always increased because of the increase in consumption and production.

85. NIMBY: Not in my backyard --> refers to dumping the untreatable, unusable or hazardous waste into other's jurisdictions

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration --> related to the improved workplace health and safety norms

RRR: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle --> refers to a nuanced method of waste management.

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