Ch 2 Test Review

Which of the following facts influenced the shift in environmental policy in the U.S. during the mid- to late-1900s?

What major entity of the U.S government has the chief responsibility for overseeing environmental regulations?

The final step of the environmental policy process is to

What needs to be done first before proposing a solution to an environmental problem?

When a company that generates pollution will pay extra taxes based on how much pollution it produces. These are known as

1970 act requires govt agencies to create Environmental Impact Statements for projects that significantly harm the envmt

A power co. is given free land by the govt to reduce the cost of providing wind-generated electricity. This is a

“Energy Star,” “USDA Organic,” and “Fair Trade Certified” are all examples of

In the U.S., laws enacted from the 1780s to the late-1800s reflected the perception that

A law that prohibits dumping in the ocean and punishes people who dump demonstrate this approach to environmental policy

What statement about cap-and-trade systems is true?

Providing low-interest loans or grants to countries for projects that improve living standards are actions taken by

The International Agreement signed by every country to limit global temp rise by reducing greenhouse gas emissions

1972 act that regulates the discharge of wastes into rivers and streams

Which branch of the US govt is involved in interpreting envl laws and hearing lawsuits regarding environmental issues?

1973 act that protects organisms that are on the verge of extinction.

Things that we appreciate for beauty, that help define our culture, or that teach us about ourselves are said to have

Some people argue that because Earth’s resources are ultimately limited, nonstop economic growth is

The first step of the environmental policy process is

1980 Law that identifies polluted sites that pose a risk to humans or the environment and takes action to clean them up

International treaty that ensures the trade of an animal or plant across borders won't threaten survival of the species

A cost-benefit analysis is a(n)

Located in NYC, the 190 member organization work together to promote peace and to help solve global problems

Which statement about environmental policy in the United States is true?

When demand for a product is low, the producer will

In making environmental policies, government interacts with

What international organization issued a ruling that forced the US EPA to weaken its regulations requiring cleaner gas?

Ultimately, where do economies get their resources and put their wastes?

Which statement about the relationship between economics and the environment is true?

The amount of a product offered for sale at a given price is

1987 Treaty that restricted the use of CFC’s to help repair the ozone layer