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Intro to Environmental Science & Policy Quiz
Authored by Allison Reid
Science
9th - 12th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Most of the United States' early environmental policies (ex: Clean Air Act & Clean Water Act) were what type of policies?
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of renewable natural resources?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What 2 major events (or time periods) shaped the way humans interact with natural resources?
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do developed nations (i.e. United States & Australia) have a larger ecological footprint than developing nations (i.e. India & African countries)?
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How could unregulated commercial fishing operations lead to the Tragedy of the Commons?
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the environmental policy with the best description.
Safe Drinking Water Act
Requires environmental impact statements for federal developmenal projects
Endangered Species Act (ESA) 1973
Reduces US dependence on petroleum & funds alternative fuels
Energy Policy Act
Sets standards for drinking water contaminants
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
identifies species that are vulnerable, threatened or endangered & provides rules for protecting the species & its habitat
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following the International Policies with the best description.
CITES (1975)
blocks international sale of wildlife & their parts
CERCLA or Superfund Act
protects stratospheric ozone
Wilderness Act
Protects large areas of land for recreation, education, or research
Montreal Protocol (1987)
Investigation & clean up of hazardous waste sites
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
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