WorksheetsEnvironmental Systems Unit 1 Test
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is the main regulatory point of the Delaney clause of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
No food additives are allowed at all
No food additives deemed safe if shown to cause cancer in humans or animals
All food additives are allowed
Only natural additives are allowed
What does the Delaney clause prohibit regarding food additives?
It prohibits food additives that are shown to cause cancer in humans or animals.
It prohibits the use of any artificial coloring in food products.
It prohibits the use of preservatives in canned foods.
It prohibits the use of genetically modified ingredients in food.
Which of the following issues does the Clean Air Act address?
Acid rain
Urban air pollution
Toxic emissions
Ozone depletion
All of the above
Which of the following is a key point of the Wilderness Act?
Legal definition of wilderness
Urban development
Industrial growth
None of the above
Which system was established by the Wilderness Act?
National Wilderness Preservation System
National Park Service
Environmental Protection Agency
Forest Service
According to NEPA, which agencies are required to evaluate the environmental impacts of their actions?
U.S. government agencies
Private corporations
State legislatures
International organizations
Federal agencies provide which two types of documents under NEPA?
Environmental assessments and environmental impact statements
Permit applications and compliance reports
Budget justifications and annual reviews
Technical manuals and safety guidelines
The Occupational Safety and Health Act includes enforcement through ______ and penalties.
inspection
training
negotiation
promotion
The Clean Water Act aims to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and ______ integrity of the nation's waters.
biological
mechanical
thermal
visual
What is the main purpose of the Noise Control and Abatement Act?
Protect public health and welfare from noise pollution
Regulate water pollution
Control air emissions
Manage hazardous waste
Fill in the blank: The Noise Control and Abatement Act established a federal _______ emission standard.
noise
air
water
radiation
State and local governments have responsibilities under the Noise Control and Abatement Act.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a key point of the Endangered Species Act?
Prevent extinction
Promote recovery of populations
Increase hunting of endangered species
Considered one of the most comprehensive acts for species conservation globally
The Endangered Species Act is considered one of the most comprehensive acts for species conservation globally.
True
False
What does the regulatory/monitoring aspect of the Endangered Species Act focus on?
Threatened/endangered species and their habitats
Air and water pollution control
Regulation of hunting and fishing licenses
Management of national parks
CITES is an international (a) .
Law
Treaty
Agreement
Policy
Which of the following is a key point of CITES?
Protect endangered animals and plants from international trade
Promote hunting of endangered species
Encourage illegal trade
None of the above
When was the Safe Drinking Water Act enacted?
1965
1974
1986
1990
The Safe Drinking Water Act sets national health-based standards to prevent against ______ and man-made contaminants.
natural
chemical
radioactive
biological
What does CERCLA stand for?
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Chemical Emergency Response, Cleanup, and Liability Act
Comprehensive Environmental Remediation, Cleanup, and Liability Act
Chemical Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Which of the following is NOT a key point of CERCLA?
Cleanup of hazardous waste
Environmental emergencies
Tax on food industries to help fund cleanup
Remediate contaminated sites and hold companies responsible
What regulatory issue does CERCLA address?
Hazardous waste
Air pollution
Water conservation
Endangered species
The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The Montreal Protocol regulates the production and use of chemicals that ______ the ozone.
deplete
protect
strengthen
create
Which chemicals does the Montreal Protocol aim to phase out?
CFCs and ODCs
CO2 and NOx
SO2 and PM2.5
H2O and O2
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
A) A type of gas
B) An international treaty
C) A city in Japan
D) A scientific theory
The Kyoto Protocol was enacted in _____?
1997
2005
1987
2012
Which of the following was a key point of the Kyoto Protocol?
Increase gas emissions
Reduce gas emissions that contribute to global warming
Ban all factories
Promote fossil fuels
What is the Paris Agreement?
An international treaty on climate change
A trade agreement
A military alliance
A peace treaty
Which country has currently withdrawn from the Paris Agreement?
U.S.
France
India
Brazil
One of the key points of the Paris Agreement is to keep global temperature rise below ____ degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
2
1.5
3
4
Which of the following is NOT a key point of the Paris Agreement?
Help countries adjust to climate change effects
Motivate finance
Increase fossil fuel use
Determine, plan and report on contributions
The Paris Agreement is mainly regulatory for which issue?
Trade
Climate Change
Education
Technology
What is the name of the book written by Rachel Carson that highlighted the dangers of DDT?
The Silent Forest
Silent Spring
Green Earth
The DDT Report
Rachel Carson influenced the foundation of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
True
False
Who promoted treating the land as a community?
Aldo Leopold
John Muir
Rachel Carson
Jane Goodall
Who is known as the 'Father of wildlife ecology'?
Aldo Leopold
Charles Darwin
Rachel Carson
John Muir
Aldo Leopold was the founder of the ______ ethics movement.
environmental
medical
business
legal
Who helped establish Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks in CA?
John Muir
Theodore Roosevelt
Frederick Law Olmsted
Gifford Pinchot
Which club did John Muir found?
Sierra Club
National Audubon Society
Greenpeace
World Wildlife Fund
Who laid the foundations for ecology and biogeography through field work?
Charles Darwin
Alfred Russel Wallace
Gregor Mendel
Louis Pasteur
Alfred Russel Wallace's field work laid the foundations for ________ and biogeography.
ecology
genetics
paleontology
astronomy
Which of the following is a contribution of Alfred Russel Wallace?
Discovery of penicillin
Species distribution
Invention of the telephone
Theory of relativity
Jan Baptist Van Helmont is credited with the discovery of _____
CO2
O2
H2O
N2
Which field is associated with Joseph Hooker's contributions?
Animal Geography
Plant Geography
Oceanography
Astronomy
Who was known as the 'Conservation President'?
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was a U.S. President who established national parks, forests, and the National Wildlife Refuge organization.
True
False
Who was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service?
Gifford Pinchot
John Muir
Aldo Leopold
Theodore Roosevelt
Which idea is Gifford Pinchot known for?
Preservation of all resources
Using resources for greatest public benefit
Private ownership of forests
None of the above
What is the main purpose of Extractive Reserves as described in the image?
To build cities in the forest
To sustainably harvest resources like rubber and nuts
To cut down all trees
To mine for gold
Which of the following is a contribution of Sir Peter Scott?
Invented the telephone
IUCN red list for endangered species
Discovered penicillin
Founded NASA
What is the name of the movement started by Wangari Maathai to empower women and combat deforestation?
Green Belt Movement
Save the Earth Movement
Women for Trees
Forest Guardians
Which of the following did Gaylord Nelson champion?
Environmental legislation
Space exploration
Medical research
Computer technology
Gaylord Nelson contributed to the creation of National Protected Areas.
True
False
Which organization was David Brower associated with?
Earth Island Institute
World Wildlife Fund
Greenpeace
Nature Conservancy
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of David Brower?
Helped establish 10 national parks and shorelines
Founded Friends of Earth
Invented the light bulb
Stopped dams in Grand Canyon
Fill in the blank: David Brower helped establish ___ national parks and shorelines.
10
3
25
7
Who used long term, empathetic field work to better understand Chimpanzees?
Jane Morris Goodall
Dian Fossey
Biruté Galdikas
Louis Leakey
Jane Morris Goodall advocated for which of the following?
Space exploration
Environmental education and sustainable community practices
Computer programming
Sports development
Who is the author of 'The Everglades: River of Grass'?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Rachel Carson
John Muir
Aldo Leopold
Marjory Stoneman Douglas advocated for the creation of which national park?
Everglades National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park
What term did EF Schumacher use to describe nature's inherent value?
Human Capital
Social Capital
Natural Capital
Financial Capital
According to EF Schumacher, what is the inherent value of nature called?
Natural Capital
Ecological Footprint
Market Value
Resource Reserve
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of John James Audubon?
North American birds and wildlife
Inspired the National Audubon Society
Ecological memory
Invented the telephone
Octavia Hill contributed to the preservation of parks and open spaces in urban development.
True
False
Which of the following is a contribution of E. B. Ford?
Inventing the microscope
Marking animals to track them
Discovering penicillin
Developing vaccines
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Richard St. Barbe Baker?
Sustainable development
Agroforestry
Space exploration
Lobbying for reforestation
Richard St. Barbe Baker contributed to ________ by promoting the integration of trees and agriculture.
Agroforestry
Hydroponics
Sericulture
Apiculture
