Environmental Policy and Conservation Laws Test

What is another name for the Food Security Act?

• The Agricultural Adjustment Act

• The 1985 Farm Bill

• The Soil Conservation Act

• The Sustainable Farming Act

In what year was the Food Security Act passed?

• 1975

• 1985

• 1995

• 2005

Which U.S. president signed the Food Security Act into law?

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

What is the main goal of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)?

• Increase food prices

• Reduce soil erosion

• Encourage urban farming

• Expand livestock production

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The Swampbuster provision was designed to prevent:

• Soil erosion

• Wetland destruction

• Overfishing

• Water pollution

What was one major impact of the Food Security Act on agriculture?

• Increased deforestation

• Encouraged sustainable practices

• Decreased food production

• Eliminated government farm subsidies

How did the Food Security Act benefit the environment?

• It promoted deforestation

• It increased biodiversity

• It encouraged the use of pesticides

• It eliminated conservation programs

What was one criticism of the Food Security Act?

• It made farming easier for everyone

• Some farmers struggled with land-use restrictions

• It led to lower crop yields overall

• It ignored conservation efforts

Why is the Food Security Act still relevant today?

• It has been repealed and no longer matters

• It continues to influence farm policies

• It only applied to farmers in the 1980s

• It solely focused on food production, not conservation

What does the Food Security Act aim to balance?

• Food production and environmental conservation

• Urban development and farming

• International trade and local farming

• Technology use and traditional farming practices