NRM 451 FINAL SMART ASSIST #2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What historical factors shaped U.S. natural resource laws (Lords of Yesterday)? -
ANS Extraction, settler expansion, and resource exploitation.
What is the primary focus of U.S. natural resource laws? - ANS Promoting industry over
conservation.
What does the Mining Law of 1872 allow? - ANS Individuals and corporations to stake mining
claims on public lands for hardrock minerals.
What principle does Western Water Law operate under? - ANS "First in time, first in right" -
the first person to take water from a river and put it to beneficial use gets priority.
What are some problems caused by existing natural resource laws? - ANS Environmental
harm, economic inefficiency, equity issues, and blocking reform.
Name a federal agency that manages natural resources. - ANS U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
What is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)? - ANS To manage oil, gas,
coal leasing, and solar and wind energy permitting.
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, What is the primary mission of the National Park Service (NPS)? - ANS To preserve natural
and cultural resources unimpaired for future generations.
What does the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protect? - ANS Fish, wildlife, and
plants, especially endangered species.
What is the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)? - ANS To
manage ocean and coastal resources.
What is the significance of the Army Corps of Engineers? - ANS They manage dams and
rivers.
What is one responsibility of state governments regarding natural resources? - ANS Wildlife
management, including terrestrial species and hunting/fishing.
What rights do tribal governments manage? - ANS Natural resources on reservations, hunting
and fishing rights, and water rights under the Winters Doctrine.
What must private landowners follow despite controlling their land? - ANS Endangered
Species Act 'take' prohibitions.
Why does fragmented management of natural resources pose a problem? - ANS It leads to
conflicting missions, policy conflicts, and inefficiencies.
What is one attempt to solve fragmented management issues? - ANS Cooperative
Federalism.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What historical factors shaped U.S. natural resource laws (Lords of Yesterday)? -
ANS Extraction, settler expansion, and resource exploitation.
What is the primary focus of U.S. natural resource laws? - ANS Promoting industry over
conservation.
What does the Mining Law of 1872 allow? - ANS Individuals and corporations to stake mining
claims on public lands for hardrock minerals.
What principle does Western Water Law operate under? - ANS "First in time, first in right" -
the first person to take water from a river and put it to beneficial use gets priority.
What are some problems caused by existing natural resource laws? - ANS Environmental
harm, economic inefficiency, equity issues, and blocking reform.
Name a federal agency that manages natural resources. - ANS U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
What is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)? - ANS To manage oil, gas,
coal leasing, and solar and wind energy permitting.
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, What is the primary mission of the National Park Service (NPS)? - ANS To preserve natural
and cultural resources unimpaired for future generations.
What does the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protect? - ANS Fish, wildlife, and
plants, especially endangered species.
What is the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)? - ANS To
manage ocean and coastal resources.
What is the significance of the Army Corps of Engineers? - ANS They manage dams and
rivers.
What is one responsibility of state governments regarding natural resources? - ANS Wildlife
management, including terrestrial species and hunting/fishing.
What rights do tribal governments manage? - ANS Natural resources on reservations, hunting
and fishing rights, and water rights under the Winters Doctrine.
What must private landowners follow despite controlling their land? - ANS Endangered
Species Act 'take' prohibitions.
Why does fragmented management of natural resources pose a problem? - ANS It leads to
conflicting missions, policy conflicts, and inefficiencies.
What is one attempt to solve fragmented management issues? - ANS Cooperative
Federalism.
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