Question

question # 5
multiple select
how do environmental regulations created by the epa impact the transportation industry? (select all that apply.)
the epa regulates indoor air quality.
some epa regulations limited how much noise any vehicle may emit, which impacts airplanes and horns on road and rail vehicles.
a recent epa regulation severely reduced how much sulfur diesel engines may emit.
the epa controls the cost of fuel for motor vehicles.

Explanation:

• Indoor air quality regulation by EPA is not directly related to transportation industry impact.
• Noise emission limits for vehicles (airplanes, road and rail vehicle horns) impact transportation as it affects vehicle design and operation.
• Sulfur emission reduction for diesel engines (used in transportation) impacts engine technology and fuel quality in transportation.
• EPA does not control fuel cost for motor vehicles.

Answer:

B. Some EPA regulations limited how much noise any vehicle may emit, which impacts airplanes and horns on road and rail vehicles.
C. A recent EPA regulation severely reduced how much sulfur diesel engines may emit.