Question 1

The Christmas Bird Count is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  citizen science
B)  ecosystem management
C)  environmental literacy
D)  international treaty

Question 2

When an activity threatens to harm the environment or society,policy makers should consider implementing

Accepted Answer

A)  the precautionary principle.
B)  sustainable development.
C)  smart growth policies.
D)  appropriate environmental policy to address the regulation of the activity.

Question 3

Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Audubon Society
B)  the Nature Conservancy
C)  the Wise Use Movement
D)  the Natural Resources Defense Council
E)  Earth First! E

Question 4

Why would the "group of 10" environmental organizations be criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are militant and extremist groups that lead to environmental revolutions.
B)  They oppose most environmental protection.
C)  They tend to compromise and cooperate with the establishment.
D)  Their membership is small and they have focused and limited influence.
E)  They support radical approaches in addressing environmental problems.

Question 5

Which legislation was the first nationally standardized rules in the U.S.to identify,monitor,and reduce air contaminants?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Endangered Species Act (1973) 
B)  CITES (1973) 
C)  the Clean Air Act (1970) 
D)  NEPA (1970)  C

Question 6

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)requires the government to take the least environmentally harmful option in any decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A primary goal of sustainable development is the reduction of the world's population by at least 30%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following treaty resulted in a dramatic drop in CFCs to reduce the hole in stratospheric ozone?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Montreal Protocol (1987) 
B)  the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (1973) 
C)  Basel Convention (1992) 
D)  the Clean Air Act (1970)

Question 9

Rather than directly suing a company for damages,it can be more effective to sue

Accepted Answer

A)  the individuals who are employed by the company.
B)  the government for not enforcing laws that would have prevented the damage.
C)  the government for making the laws so stringent.
D)  the owners of the company.

Question 10

The Kyoto Protocol is an example of an international treaty that was easily passed and has been ratified by all nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term conspicuous consumption describes

Accepted Answer

A)  the habit of eating food even when you're not hungry.
B)  the tendency of industry to not incorporate energy saving methods.
C)  the inclination to buy things we don't need to impress others.
D)  inefficient fuel use by power plants that produce less energy than they consume.

Question 12

All of the following are examples of major international environmental agreements except

Accepted Answer

A)  Montreal Protocol (1987) .
B)  National Environmental Policy Act (1970) .
C)  Kyoto Protocol (1997) .
D)  Basel Convention (1992) .
E)  Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (1973) .

Question 13

Which of the following would be elements of the precautionary principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the legal requirement of an environmental impact statement
B)  knowing the economic value of a resource
C)  recording the effects of an action after it has been taken
D)  suing a company that polluted a waterway
E)  allowing a companies to unilaterally make a decision about the safety of a product

Question 14

After an original idea is turned into a bill,it

Accepted Answer

A)  is introduced in the House and Senate.
B)  needs to be sponsored by a legislator.
C)  is referred to a committee.
D)  undergoes subcommittee hearings.
E)  needs to be marked up. B

Question 15

Which of the following is not a theme of the Sustainable Development Goals of 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce taxes
B)  ending poverty
C)  quality education
D)  protect the environment
E)  increase economic growth and reduce inequality

Question 16

As of 2007,what percentage of individuals polled were willing to make personal sacrifices to protect the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  20%
B)  50%
C)  30%
D)  70%
E)  90%

Question 17

Civil law is to ________ as criminal law is to crimes against the state or society.

Accepted Answer

A)  legislation rulings
B)  administrative actions
C)  standings
D)  interactions between individuals
E)  precedents

Question 18

The Student Environmental Acting Coalition is the largest student environmental group in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

This policy aimed to make waters healthy enough to support propagation of fish and shellfish that could be consumed by humans and low in contaminants so that they were safe for swimming and recreation.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Clean Air Act (CA
A)  (1970) 
B)  the Clean Water Act (1972) 
C)  the Endangered Species Act (1973) 
D)  CITES (1973) 
E)  NEPA (1970)

Question 20

Reduction of poverty and promoting gender equality are tenants of

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive management.
B)  millennium development.
C)  sustainable development.
D)  environmental literacy.
E)  non-governmental organizations.

Exam 16: Environmental Policy and Sustainability

The Christmas Bird Count is an example of ________.

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When an activity threatens to harm the environment or society,policy makers should consider implementing

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Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

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Why would the "group of 10" environmental organizations be criticized?

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Which legislation was the first nationally standardized rules in the U.S.to identify,monitor,and reduce air contaminants?

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The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)requires the government to take the least environmentally harmful option in any decision.

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A primary goal of sustainable development is the reduction of the world's population by at least 30%.

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Which of the following treaty resulted in a dramatic drop in CFCs to reduce the hole in stratospheric ozone?

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Rather than directly suing a company for damages,it can be more effective to sue

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The Kyoto Protocol is an example of an international treaty that was easily passed and has been ratified by all nations.

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The term conspicuous consumption describes

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All of the following are examples of major international environmental agreements except

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Which of the following would be elements of the precautionary principle?

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After an original idea is turned into a bill,it

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Which of the following is not a theme of the Sustainable Development Goals of 2016?

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As of 2007,what percentage of individuals polled were willing to make personal sacrifices to protect the environment?

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Civil law is to ________ as criminal law is to crimes against the state or society.

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The Student Environmental Acting Coalition is the largest student environmental group in North America.

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This policy aimed to make waters healthy enough to support propagation of fish and shellfish that could be consumed by humans and low in contaminants so that they were safe for swimming and recreation.

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Reduction of poverty and promoting gender equality are tenants of

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