Milestones and Turning Points

Question 1

What is the main goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to prevent the continued rise of greenhouse gas concentrations

Question 2

Which of the following is a possible future milestone in environmental policy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

implementation of a cap and dividend policy

Question 3

Why is it important for all countries to participate in reducing resource depletion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 4

What historically has had the greatest impact on the development of environmental policy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

large-scale public environmental events

Question 5

The Kyoto protocol works by _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

voluntary involvement

Question 6

The cap and dividend policy works by _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reducing carbon emissions over time through the use of permits

Question 7

In recent years, the controversy surrounding environmental issues has decreased.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

What was an effect of major environmental issues that occurred in the 1960’s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The national government instituted regulations to handle environmental issues.

Question 9

What occurred as a result of the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Public awareness of water pollution increased.

Question 10

The Environmental Policy Act of 1969 was instituted as a follow up regulation to major environmental issues that occurred in the 1960’s.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Milestones and Turning Points Answers