Exam 3: Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Any part of the natural environment used to promote the welfare of people or other species is called:

All of the following are examples of conservation EXCEPT:

The legislation that authorizes the president of the United States to set aside sites that have scientific,historic,or pre-historic importance is the:

Which of the following criticisms or backlash against the environmental movement in the 20ᵗʰ 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.

Put the following chain of event in correct chronological sequence for an environmental impact study. I.Public comment on released EIS. II.Major project proposed. III.EIS prepared. IV.EIS released for public review. V.Based on public debate,the project may proceed as planned,proceed with modifications,be sent back for further development,or be withdrawn.

Which of the following definitions best describes an environmentalist?

Who among the following was a utilitarian conservationist?

In 2000,"Clean Energy Now!" was:

An Environmental Impact Statement must include:

The soil conservation service was formed after what environmental crisis?

Which U.S.president established the Civilian Conservation Corps,which employed young men to plant trees,make paths and roads in national parks and forests,build dams to control flooding,and perform other activities that protected natural resources?

The National Environmental Policy Act:

Which of the following do incentive-based strategies depend on most?

Whose work helped create support for the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1969?

The role of the Council on Environmental Quality is:

The total income of a nation's goods and services for a given year refers to:

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.

Whose name is associated with the concept of the land ethic and in which book did he make this argument?

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

Pollution is considered an external cost because;