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What is the main function of environmental policy?

A
prevent the use of natural resources
B
reduce human impact on the environment
C
prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humans
D
reduce the use of natural resources
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The level of environmental protection enacted typically depends on _______.

A
the perceived benefit of the action
B
the support of the community
C
pressure from foreign governments
D
all of the above
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The United Nations Environment Program regulates the environmental policy for all countries.

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T
B
F
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Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?

A
cost
B
unpredictability
C
sustainability
D
all of the above
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How can using a combination of policy tools be more efficient than using one exclusively?

A
Using a combination of policy tools assures compliance.
B
Using a combination of policy tools allows for a wider range of coverage.
C
Using a combination of policy tools prevents the use of mandatory policies.
D
All of the above
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How has science led to advancements that benefit society?

A
Science increases the understanding of natural processes, which leads to technological advances.
B
Scientific exploration has led to a social imbalance.
C
Scientific understanding leads to technological advances, which contribute to environmental degradation.
D
All of the above
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Science has had no negative impacts on society.

A
T
B
F
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Why is it important to cooperate with other countries on environmental issues?

A
Environmental issues are not always localized.
B
Other countries have no environmental issues.
C
Other countries have more environmental issues.
D
None of the above
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Why is an environmental contingency plan important?

A
An environmental contingency plan is important to assess the effort required to make environmental changes.
B
The effects of environmental changes cannot be determined with certainty, so contingency plans are necessary to effectively deal with unexpected changes.
C
New environmental conditions cannot be developed without the existence of an environmental contingency plan.
D
All of the above
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Why is it important for environmental policy to address pollution concerns?

A
Pollution can have a negative impact on human health.
B
Pollution is damaging to the environment.
C
Pollution can cause a reduction in usable natural resources.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?

A
increased life expectancy
B
increased pollution
C
new energy resources
D
all of the above
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Environmental policy addresses all of the following issues except _______.

A
air pollution
B
water pollution
C
natural disasters
D
overfishing
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Which of the following is a way that science has benefited society?

A
medical advances
B
new energy resources
C
technological advances
D
all of the above
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Environmental degradation is a consequence of previous technological advances.

A
T
B
F
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Waste management is an environmental issue that has been addressed by environmental policy.

A
T
B
F
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The Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation works to _______.

A
end the use of natural resources
B
maintain the supply of domestic natural resources
C
develop foreign policy regarding the sustainable use of natural resources
D
limit the use of critical natural resources in the United States

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