Exam 3: Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Which of the following is NOT considered in determining net domestic product?

Which of the following is TRUE about Environmental Impact Statements?

The National Environmental Policy Act:

Economics depend on the _________ for raw materials and the _______ for waste products.

__________ is a document required by the National Environmental Policy Act for any action that significantly affects the quality of the environment.

What is an environmental impact statement (EIS)? List what each EIS must include. How does an environmental impact statement provide protection for the environment?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding US environmental legislation since 1970?

The ________ Act gave authority to U.S. Presidents allowing them to set aside scientific, historic, or prehistoric sites of importance.

All of the following are examples of conservation EXCEPT:

What is the relationship between marginal cost of pollution and marginal cost of pollution abatement? What can plotting these two curves together tell you? Illustrate your answer.

Which of the following people is INCORRECTLY matched with his/her environmental contribution?

One approach to pollution control is incentive-based regulation. In this tactic:

The Forest Reserve Act of 1891 gave U.S. Presidents the authority to establish forest reserves.

The added cost of an additional unit of pollution is known as the ____________

Which of the following criticisms or backlash against the environmental movement in the 20^th century are TRUE? 1. In the late 1990s some conservative research groups criticized what they perceived as a biased presentation of environmental issues, particularly the promotion of environmental activism, in schools. 2. Many economists such as Julian Simon have countered the dangers of overpopulation by pointing out that technological advances outpace the negative impacts of population growth. 3. Most of the world's religions have rejected environmental themes by pointing out that such ideas are contrary to their religious teachings.

What important environmental book describing the problems associated with pesticide use was written by Rachel Carson?

Who among the following was a utilitarian conservationist?

What type of pollution control strategy does the Clean Air Act mainly depend on?

An Environmental Impact Statement must include:

The engraving shown below is the work of ___, who became famous for his portraits of birds and other animals.