WorksheetsEnvironmental Conservation movement
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.
true
false
Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?
the USGS
the USDA
the EPA
the USDOJ
In relation to the water quality act: How does acid rain affect the pH of a stream or lake?
The pH decreases.
The pH increases.
Acid rain does not affect pH.
It causes an explosion.
Which US president created the EPA?
George Bush
John F. Kennedy
Barack Obama
Richard Nixon
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects registered endangered species by removing them from the "take" list which makes it unlawful to ______ these species.
shoot
capture
trap
all of the above
An animal that might become endangered if nothing is done is considered __________.
extirpated
threatened
extinct
vulnerable
Who started Earth Day?
Donald Trump
Denis Hayes, a college professor
Gaylord Nelson, Senator of Wisconsin
Mr. Stark, our principal
Why was Earth Day started?
to increase awareness about issues like global warming and oil spills
to have another holiday
to gain more money for the environment
to have a long weekend
What year was Earth Day created?
1970
1990
2000
1900
What book helped launch the modern environmental movement and led to the widespread ban of DDT?
Silent Spring
The End of Nature
Cabin in the Woods
Earth in the Balance
This person was the founder of the Sierra Club
Aldo Leopold
John Muir
Gifford Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt
This person wrote the book, Silent Spring, which warned of the ominous effects of pesticide use.
Erin Brockovich
Rachel Carson
Lois Marie Gibbs
Garrett Hardin
Author of the book, The Population Bomb, which warned of environmental impacts resulting from human population explosion.
David Brower
Jacques Cousteau
Paul Ehrlich
Bjorn Lomberg
Served as the president of the Sierra Club and worked to save the Colorado River
David Brower
Jacques Cousteau
Paul Ehrlich
Bjorn Lomberg
