US Environmental Legislation Through Time

What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on the environment?

• Decrease in air and water pollution

• Reduction in the use of fossil fuels

• Increase in air and water pollution

• Improvement in environmental wellbeing

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What significant environmental issue did the Industrial Revolution exacerbate?

• Reduction in wildlife habitats

• Decrease in global population

• Global cooling

• Increase in dependency on fossil fuels

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Who is credited with starting the environmental movement in the United States?

• Al Gore

• John Muir

• Rachel Carson

• Richard Nixon

What was the main subject of Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring'?

• The establishment of the EPA

• Adverse effects of synthetic pesticides

• The history of the environmental movement

• The benefits of pesticides

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What was a direct result of Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' publication?

• The decline of the Industrial Revolution

• The enactment of the Clean Air Act

• The start of the environmental movement

• The founding of the EPA

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What was the first major environmental law enacted in the United States?

• The Clean Water Act

• The Endangered Species Act

• The National Environmental Policy Act

• The Clean Air Act

Which law requires environmental impact considerations for new projects?

• The Clean Water Act

• The Clean Air Act

• The National Environmental Policy Act

• The Endangered Species Act

What type of projects does the National Environmental Policy Act apply to?

• Building airports, highways, or military bases

• Educational reforms

• Technology advancements

• Healthcare improvements

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What year was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) founded?

• 1971

• 1962

• 1970

• 1969

What does the EPA monitor?

• Only chemical hazards

• Only water pollution

• Only air pollution

• Pollutants, environmental baselines, and more