Environmental Science for a Changing World Module 5.2

What is Ozone (O3) composed of?

• Two oxygen atoms

• Three oxygen atoms

• Four oxygen atoms

• One oxygen atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Policy?

• To regulate international trade

• To improve the natural environment and public health

• To increase economic growth

• To reduce educational disparities

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What does the term "Transboundary Problem" refer to?

• Issues confined within a single state

• Problems that extend across state and national boundaries

• Economic issues affecting global markets

• Social issues within a community

What are "Performance standards" in environmental policy?

• Standards for employee performance in corporations

• Levels of pollutants allowed in the environment over a specific time

• Educational benchmarks in schools

• Economic targets set by the government

What was established by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969?

• Guidelines for economic policies

• Environmental protection as a guiding policy for the nation

• New standards for educational institutions

• Regulations on international relations

What does the "Citizen suit provision" allow?

• Citizens to vote on environmental issues

• Private citizens to sue for violations of U.S. environmental laws

• Government officials to sue citizens

• Businesses to sue the government

What is the primary function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

• To oversee educational reforms

• To manage wildlife reserves

• To set policy and enforce U.S. environmental laws

• To regulate international trade agreements

What is the purpose of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?

• To provide financial assistance for environmental activities

• To outline the positive and negative impacts of a federal action

• To set pollution emission limits

• To assess tax on pollution

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What does political lobbying involve?

• Setting environmental regulations

• Contacting elected officials in support of a position

• Giving tax credits for environmental actions

• Selling pollution permits

What is a command-and-control regulation?

• A tax on pollution

• A document for international agreements

• A regulation setting an upper limit of pollution with penalties

• A tax credit system

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3