Environmental Laws and Regulations Exam
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which federal law was enacted in 1970 to regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources in the United States?
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Endangered Species Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the Endangered Species Act?
To regulate air pollution
To protect species at risk of extinction
To control toxic substances
To manage solid waste
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which law requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions?
National Environmental Policy Act
Clean Air Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) primarily deals with:
Air pollution control
Water quality standards
Hazardous waste management
Wildlife protection
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which act gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authority to require reporting, record-keeping, and testing of chemical substances?
Clean Water Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
Endangered Species Act
National Environmental Policy Act
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a primary goal of the Clean Water Act?
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters
To protect endangered species
To regulate solid waste disposal
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A factory is found to be releasing untreated wastewater into a nearby river. Which law is most likely being violated?
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Endangered Species Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
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