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Which of the following environmental justice policies would the Environmental Protection Agency be least interested in and able to support?

A
fair treatment
B
legal policies
C
social justice
D
corrective justice
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Which of the following is not a strategy for improving the long-term health of cities?

A
restoring natural ecosystems
B
reducing pollution and waste
C
increasing automobile use
D
compact and efficient land use
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Which of the following statements about the cap and dividend policy is not true?

A
The number of issued permits under the cap and dividend policy increases year to year.
B
The cap and dividend policy sets a limit on total carbon emissions.
C
The cap and dividend policy works by issuing limit permits.
D
Carbon emissions will likely decrease over time as a result of a cap and dividend policy.
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What is the main goal of the Pacific Region Coastal Program?

A
to end fishing along the Pacific coast
B
restore wetland and forest habitats
C
provide jobs
D
restore damage caused by soil erosion
5

The United States has the most aggressive programs in place to reduce carbon emissions of any other country.

A
T
B
F
6

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
7

Which of the following best describes the role of scientific knowledge in society?

A
Advances in scientific knowledge have predictable consequences.
B
Advances in scientific knowledge can be beneficial to society if applied responsibly.
C
Advances in scientific knowledge lead to few changes in society.
D
Society is uninfluenced by advances in scientific knowledge.
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Conservation efforts have resulted in restoration of some wildlife habitats.

A
T
B
F
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Environmental Impact Statements outline the _______.

A
environmental effects of proposed industry actions
B
environmental effects of proposed government agency actions
C
environmental effects of entities in the private sector
D
environmental effects of government and business actions
10

Increased energy efficiency ultimately leads to lower costs.

A
T
B
F
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Monitoring environmental parameters can help policy makers determine _______.

A
the level of impact a human activity has on an environment
B
how society feels about the proposed policy changes
C
how frequently a specific environment is used for human activity
D
all of the above
12

The Kyoto protocol works by _______.

A
mandatory involvement
B
voluntary involvement
C
imposing trade restrictions on nonparticipating countries
D
offering monetary rewards to participating countries
13

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
14

Land use planning is best described as _______.

A
corporate programs for the successful and profitable development of land
B
a constitutional requirement for development on public lands
C
a branch of public policy for ordering and regulating the development of land
D
an antiquated policy of prohibiting urban development
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Which of the following best describes the areas studied as a part of environmental sociology?

A
the interaction between social organization and social behavior
B
the interactions between social organization and the physical environment
C
the overlap between social and economic systems
D
the overlap between the fields of environmental law and sociology
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Why did Canada extend its territorial waters out to 200 nautical miles in the 1970’s.

A
to protect and conserve Canada’s cod stocks
B
to protect the resources for domestic exploitation
C
to annoy U.S. fishermen
D
to restrict cod fishing practices
17

How has the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service positively impacted ecosystems?

A
by regulating private land use
B
by conserving wildlife habitats
C
by banning hunting and fishing
D
all of the above
18

How is the approach of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy different than the approach of the Energy Star program?

A
The Energy Star program is consumer based, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is industry based.
B
The Energy Star program uses lobbying for policy change, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy uses consumer tactics.
C
The Energy Star program provides tax benefits to consumers who purchase energy efficient products, while the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy provides tax breaks to industries for producing energy efficient products.
D
All of the above
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It is important for _______ to participate in conservation efforts.

A
government
B
business
C
citizens
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is not a benefit of increased energy efficiency?

A
decreased emissions
B
decreased use of natural resources
C
decreased energy services
D
decreased energy use

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