Science Midterm Exam Questions
Correctly Answered.
What is a comparison between what is sacrificed and gained by a specific action? - CORRECT ANSWER A
cost-benefit analysis
"Energy Star," "USDA Organic," and "Fair Trade Certified" are all examples of - CORRECT ANSWER
Ecolabeling
In making environmental policies, government interacts with - CORRECT ANSWER a. Organizations
b. Businesses
c. Citizens
In the U.S. laws enacted from the 1780s to the late 1800s reflected the perception that - CORRECT
ANSWER The amount of land and natural resources in the West was endless
Most major laws in modern U.S. environmental policy were enacted in the- - CORRECT ANSWER 1960s
and 1970s
A law that prohibits dumping wastes into the ocean and punishes people who dump wastes
demonstrates which approach to environmental policy? - CORRECT ANSWER Command-and-control
A power company is given free land by the government to reduce the cost of providing wind-generated
electricity to rural residents. This is an example of- - CORRECT ANSWER Subsidy
The first step of the environmental policy is to - CORRECT ANSWER Identify the problem
The amount of a product offered for sale at a given price is- - CORRECT ANSWER Supply
, When demand for a product is low, the producer will- - CORRECT ANSWER Raise the price and drop
supply
Ultimately, where do economics get their resources and put their wastes? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ecosystems
Some people argue that because Earth's resources are ultimately limited, nonstop economic growth is- -
CORRECT ANSWER Not a problem
Things that we appreciate for beauty, that help define our culture, or that teach us about ourselves are
said to have- - CORRECT ANSWER Non-market values
Which statement about environmental science policy in the united State is true? - CORRECT ANSWER All
three branches of government are involved in environmental policy.
Which branch of the U.S. government is involved in interpreting environmental laws and hearing
lawsuits regarding environmental issues? - CORRECT ANSWER Judicial Branch
Which of the following facts influenced the shift in environmental policy in the U.S. during the mid-to-
late 1900s? - CORRECT ANSWER Americans found themselves living amid dirtier air, dirtier water, and
more waste and toxic chemicals.
What major entity of the U.S. government has the chief responsibility for overseeing environmental
regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental Protect Agency
What international organization issued a ruling that forced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to weaken its regulations requiring cleaner gasoline? - CORRECT ANSWER The World Trade
Organization (WTO)
Providing interest-free credit, low-interest loans, or grants to countries for projects that will improve
their citizens' living standards are actions taken by the- - CORRECT ANSWER World Bank
Correctly Answered.
What is a comparison between what is sacrificed and gained by a specific action? - CORRECT ANSWER A
cost-benefit analysis
"Energy Star," "USDA Organic," and "Fair Trade Certified" are all examples of - CORRECT ANSWER
Ecolabeling
In making environmental policies, government interacts with - CORRECT ANSWER a. Organizations
b. Businesses
c. Citizens
In the U.S. laws enacted from the 1780s to the late 1800s reflected the perception that - CORRECT
ANSWER The amount of land and natural resources in the West was endless
Most major laws in modern U.S. environmental policy were enacted in the- - CORRECT ANSWER 1960s
and 1970s
A law that prohibits dumping wastes into the ocean and punishes people who dump wastes
demonstrates which approach to environmental policy? - CORRECT ANSWER Command-and-control
A power company is given free land by the government to reduce the cost of providing wind-generated
electricity to rural residents. This is an example of- - CORRECT ANSWER Subsidy
The first step of the environmental policy is to - CORRECT ANSWER Identify the problem
The amount of a product offered for sale at a given price is- - CORRECT ANSWER Supply
, When demand for a product is low, the producer will- - CORRECT ANSWER Raise the price and drop
supply
Ultimately, where do economics get their resources and put their wastes? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ecosystems
Some people argue that because Earth's resources are ultimately limited, nonstop economic growth is- -
CORRECT ANSWER Not a problem
Things that we appreciate for beauty, that help define our culture, or that teach us about ourselves are
said to have- - CORRECT ANSWER Non-market values
Which statement about environmental science policy in the united State is true? - CORRECT ANSWER All
three branches of government are involved in environmental policy.
Which branch of the U.S. government is involved in interpreting environmental laws and hearing
lawsuits regarding environmental issues? - CORRECT ANSWER Judicial Branch
Which of the following facts influenced the shift in environmental policy in the U.S. during the mid-to-
late 1900s? - CORRECT ANSWER Americans found themselves living amid dirtier air, dirtier water, and
more waste and toxic chemicals.
What major entity of the U.S. government has the chief responsibility for overseeing environmental
regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental Protect Agency
What international organization issued a ruling that forced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to weaken its regulations requiring cleaner gasoline? - CORRECT ANSWER The World Trade
Organization (WTO)
Providing interest-free credit, low-interest loans, or grants to countries for projects that will improve
their citizens' living standards are actions taken by the- - CORRECT ANSWER World Bank
