Question 1

The executive branch of the U.S.government has the power to

Accepted Answer

A) approve or veto a law passed by the legislative branch. 
B) influence the actions of a federal department or agency by who the president appoints to head them. 
C) direct a federal department or agency to take a specific action. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
A) approve or veto a law passed by the legislative branch. 
B) influence the actions of a federal department or agency by who the president appoints to head them. 
C) direct a federal department or agency to take a specific action. 
D) All of these statements are correct.

Question 2

All of the following are sustainable development goals agreed to by member countries of the United Nations EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) end poverty. 
B) provide productive employment for all. 
C) sustainably use land and ocean resources. 
D) eliminate war. 
A) end poverty. 
B) provide productive employment for all. 
C) sustainably use land and ocean resources. 
D) eliminate war.

Question 3

Public opinion polls in the United States continue to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A) The public is not interested with environmental concerns 
B) The public is concerned about environmental issues 
C) The public supports the spread of invasive species 
D) The public is not concerned with pollution 
A) The public is not interested with environmental concerns 
B) The public is concerned about environmental issues 
C) The public supports the spread of invasive species 
D) The public is not concerned with pollution

Question 4

During its early years the actions of the EPA were based on a command-and-control philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are successful efforts on the part of the United Nation to deal with environmental issues EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. 
B) the Paris Agreement on climate change. 
C) a global agreement on the seriousness of the threat of ozone depletion. 
D) a treaty signed by a majority of countries to limit their population growth. 
A) the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. 
B) the Paris Agreement on climate change. 
C) a global agreement on the seriousness of the threat of ozone depletion. 
D) a treaty signed by a majority of countries to limit their population growth.

Question 6

What single event can be thought of as the beginning of the environmental movement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Earth Day 
B) Arbor Day 
C) The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency 
D) The election of Richard Nixon as President 
A) Earth Day 
B) Arbor Day 
C) The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency 
D) The election of Richard Nixon as President

Question 7

The number of global multilateral environmental organizations is:

Accepted Answer

A) Shrinking 
B) Staying the same 
C) Growing 
D) Growing,but only for oil development policy 
A) Shrinking 
B) Staying the same 
C) Growing 
D) Growing,but only for oil development policy

Question 8

The use of eco-labels (green labels)on products

Accepted Answer

A) is designed to warn consumers about the hazards of using the product. 
B) identifies products that meet specific environmental standards. 
C) makes consumers aware of specific environmental laws. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) None of these statements is correct. 
A) is designed to warn consumers about the hazards of using the product. 
B) identifies products that meet specific environmental standards. 
C) makes consumers aware of specific environmental laws. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) None of these statements is correct.

Question 9

The role of the legislative branch of the U.S.government is to

Accepted Answer

A) interpret laws. 
B) enforce laws. 
C) enact laws. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) interpret laws. 
B) enforce laws. 
C) enact laws. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding the development of international environmental agreements?

Accepted Answer

A) Agreements typically involve a long process of negotiation. 
B) National governments must feel that their concerns and needs are addressed when agreements are negotiated. 
C) The scientific community must provide its expert opinion on the causes and effects of environmental concerns. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
E) None of these statements is true. 
A) Agreements typically involve a long process of negotiation. 
B) National governments must feel that their concerns and needs are addressed when agreements are negotiated. 
C) The scientific community must provide its expert opinion on the causes and effects of environmental concerns. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
E) None of these statements is true.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an issue currently addressed by a U.S.environmental law?

Accepted Answer

A) air pollution 
B) water pollution 
C) hazardous waste disposal 
D) climate change 
A) air pollution 
B) water pollution 
C) hazardous waste disposal 
D) climate change

Question 12

The first Earth Day was held on April 20,1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Environmental issues are easy to separate from political issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best matches the description?
-The office of the President of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) NGO 
B) legislative branch 
C) Environmental Quality Amendment 
D) World Bank 
E) judicial branch
F)policy
G)executive branch
H)wise-use
I) Earth Day
J) command and control 
A) NGO 
B) legislative branch 
C) Environmental Quality Amendment 
D) World Bank 
E) judicial branch
F)policy
G)executive branch
H)wise-use
I) Earth Day
J) command and control

Question 15

Most green certification programs have been set up by governmental bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following best matches the description?
-U.N.agency which provides assistance to developing nations.

Accepted Answer

A) NGO 
B) legislative branch 
C) Environmental Quality Amendment 
D) World Bank 
E) judicial branch
F)policy
G)executive branch
H)wise-use
I) Earth Day
J) command and control 
A) NGO 
B) legislative branch 
C) Environmental Quality Amendment 
D) World Bank 
E) judicial branch
F)policy
G)executive branch
H)wise-use
I) Earth Day
J) command and control

The executive branch of the U.S.government has the power to

All of the following are sustainable development goals agreed to by member countries of the United Nations EXCEPT

Public opinion polls in the United States continue to indicate:

During its early years the actions of the EPA were based on a command-and-control philosophy.

All of the following are successful efforts on the part of the United Nation to deal with environmental issues EXCEPT

What single event can be thought of as the beginning of the environmental movement in the United States?

The number of global multilateral environmental organizations is:

The use of eco-labels (green labels)on products

The role of the legislative branch of the U.S.government is to

Which of the following is true regarding the development of international environmental agreements?

Which of the following is NOT an issue currently addressed by a U.S.environmental law?

The first Earth Day was held on April 20,1990.

Environmental issues are easy to separate from political issues.

Which of the following best matches the description? -The office of the President of the United States.

Most green certification programs have been set up by governmental bodies.

Which of the following best matches the description? -U.N.agency which provides assistance to developing nations.

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Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

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Exam 20: Environmental Policy

The executive branch of the U.S.government has the power to

All of the following are sustainable development goals agreed to by member countries of the United Nations EXCEPT

Public opinion polls in the United States continue to indicate:

During its early years the actions of the EPA were based on a command-and-control philosophy.

All of the following are successful efforts on the part of the United Nation to deal with environmental issues EXCEPT

What single event can be thought of as the beginning of the environmental movement in the United States?

The number of global multilateral environmental organizations is:

The use of eco-labels (green labels)on products

The role of the legislative branch of the U.S.government is to

Which of the following is true regarding the development of international environmental agreements?

Which of the following is NOT an issue currently addressed by a U.S.environmental law?

The first Earth Day was held on April 20,1990.

Environmental issues are easy to separate from political issues.

Which of the following best matches the description? -The office of the President of the United States.

Most green certification programs have been set up by governmental bodies.

Which of the following best matches the description? -U.N.agency which provides assistance to developing nations.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

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