Environmental Law & Policy Assessment

Samuel is studying environmental law and wants to know at what levels it is enforced in the United States. Can you help him?

• Federal level only

• State level only

• Both federal and state levels

• International level

Scarlett and Luna are working on a project about environmental law. What does their project focus on preserving?

• Economy and trade

• Air, water, and natural resources

• Historical landmarks

• Urban development

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Anika is working on a school project about environmental conservation. She needs to find out which federal agency is devoted to environmental protection. Can you help her?

• Department of Interior (DOI)

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Department of Commerce (DOC)

During a school project on environmental protection, Noah and Grace were tasked with identifying agencies that regulate environmental laws in the U.S. Which of the following is NOT one of those agencies?

• Department of Interior (DOI)

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Department of Energy (DOE)

• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

What is the purpose of the Clean Air Act (CAA)?

• To regulate dumping in oceans

• To promote research and provide assistance to state and local governments to combat air pollution

• To provide for research, enforcement, and state assistance to curb water pollution

• To tax businesses that work with hazardous materials

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Anika is working on a school project about environmental laws. She needs to explain what the Clean Water Act (CWA) provides for. What should she include in her project?

• Conservation of animals

• Regulation of dumping in oceans

• Research, enforcement, and state assistance to curb water pollution

• Funding for the cleanup of hazardous material disposal sites

During a class discussion on environmental laws, Daniel asked, "What is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) also known as?"

• Superfund

• Endangered Species Act (ESA)

• Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)

• Clean Air Act (CAA)

David and Grace are working on a school project about wildlife conservation. They need to find out which act is overseen by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the conservation of animals. Can you help them?

• Clean Water Act (CWA)

• Endangered Species Act (ESA)

• Clean Air Act (CAA)

• Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

NGSS.HS-LS4-6

During a school project on environmental protection, Olivia and Noah were tasked with researching which federal agency oversees the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). Which agency should they report on?

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Department of Energy

Lily is working on a project about environmental laws. She wants to know, what is the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

• To regulate international trade

• To prevent or eliminate damage to the environment

• To oversee educational programs

• To manage wildlife reserves