Environmental Conservation movement

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

• true

• false

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Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

• the USGS

• the USDA

• the EPA

• the USDOJ

In relation to the water quality act: How does acid rain affect the pH of a stream or lake?

• The pH decreases.

• The pH increases.

• Acid rain does not affect pH.

• It causes an explosion.

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Which US president created the EPA?

• George Bush

• John F. Kennedy

• Barack Obama

• Richard Nixon

A species is defined as endangered when it

• suffers from damage to its habitat.
• suffers from disease or predation.
• when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.
• all of the above

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The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects registered endangered species by removing them from the "take" list which makes it unlawful to ______ these species.

• shoot

• capture

• trap

• all of the above

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An animal that might become endangered if nothing is done is considered __________.

• extirpated

• threatened

• extinct

• vulnerable

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Who started Earth Day?

• Donald Trump

• Denis Hayes, a college professor

• Gaylord Nelson, Senator of Wisconsin

• Mr. Stark, our principal

Why was Earth Day started?

• to increase awareness about issues like global warming and oil spills

• to have another holiday

• to gain more money for the environment

• to have a long weekend

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What year was Earth Day created?

• 1970

• 1990

• 2000

• 1900