Question

Which of the following methods of handling solid wastes os against the law in the United States?

A) Burying it underground
B) Exporting it to foreign countries
C) Dumping the materials in the open ocean (wrong)
D) Dumping in the open landfill

Answer 1

C) Dumping the materials in the open ocean

Step-by-step explanation:

United States have introduced the Ocean Dumping Ban Act in 1988, which made it illegal to handle solid waste as well as any industrial waste and sewage by dumping it into the open ocean.

The law became applicable starting from December 31, 1991. Meanwhile, there are several clauses that allow such actions, and provide possibility to pay penalties in certain cases.