Laws, Treaties and Agencies

The EPA protects people and the environment from ________;

• invasive species

• natural disasters

• significant health risks

• the government

The National Park Act was passed in _____.

• 1970

• 1987

• 1889

• 1916

The National Park Act was created to _______ scenery and ________ natural and historical objects.

• preserve/conserve

• conserve/preserve

• restore/protect

• protect/restore

The _______________________ prohibits the commerce of threatened or endangered species.

• National Park Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Montreal Protocol

_________ pecies are those that are at risk because of habitats or falling numbers. _________species are those that will go extinct if attempts are not made to aid in reproduction and replace lost habitat.

• threatened/endangered

• endangered/threatened

The Endangered Species Act was signed in _____

• 1916

• 1970

• 1973

• 1987

The _______________ addresses non-point source pollution in water bodies by regulating storm water discharge.

• Clean Water Act

• Water Quality Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

The __________________ establishes and maintains foals and standards for US water quality and purity.

• Clean Water Act

• Water Quality Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

The _____________ was to regulate maximum water pollutants to make all surface waters swimmable and fishable.

• Clean Water Act

• Water Quality Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

The _____________ sets maximum pollution and contamination levels for drinking water meant for public use.

• Clean Water Act

• Water Quality Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act