United States Environmental Policy

What is the purpose of environmental policy?

• To increase industrialization

• To protect environmental quality and natural resources

• To promote economic growth

• To reduce government intervention

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Which of the following is NOT a branch of government involved in environmental policy?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Educational

What does the term 'Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)' refer to?

• A) A document that outlines the economic benefits of a project

• B) A statement that describes the potential environmental effects of a proposed action

• C) A policy that promotes industrial growth

• D) A report on the history of environmental policies

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Which branch of government is responsible for enacting or vetoing legislation?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State and Local Policy

What is the role of the judicial branch in environmental policy?

• Enacts laws

• Interprets laws

• Vetoes laws

• Enforces laws

What was the main focus of U.S. environmental policy during the first period (1780s to late-1800s)?

• Industrial regulation

• Management of public lands

• Air quality control

• Water pollution prevention

Which act allowed citizens to claim 160 acres of public land after living on it for five years?

• General Mining Law of 1872

• National Park Service Act of 1916

• Homestead Act of 1862

• Land Ordinance of 1785

Which period led to the formation of the national forest system and national parks?

• First Period (early 1800s)

• Second Period (late-1800s to mid-1900s)

• Third Period (mid- to late-1900s)

• Fourth Period (2000s)

What was the significance of the book 'Silent Spring' published in 1962?

• It promoted industrial growth.

• It highlighted the benefits of chemical pesticides.

• It awakened the public to the negative ecological and health effects of industrial chemicals and pesticides.

• It was a fictional story about wildlife.

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Which act was signed into law by President Nixon on January 1, 1970, to evaluate the impact of federal actions on the environment?

• Endangered Species Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

• Pollution Prevention Act

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