Environmental Laws Flashcard

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True or False: The Clean Water Act (CWA) and The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) are the same thing.

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False

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What is the international law where countries agree to cut back on carbon emissions to curb climate change?

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Kyoto Protocol

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What does the Delaney Clause deal with?

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Banning food preservatives

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In the 1970s, the United States introduced the _________________________ which calls for a recovery plan to be created for each endangered species.

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Endangered Species Act

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Which international treaty bans the hunting, capture, and sale of threatened or endangered species in 181 countries?

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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

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What is the primary purpose of the Clean Air Act?

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To regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

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What does NEPA stand for and what is its purpose?

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National Environmental Policy Act; it requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions.

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What is the significance of the Montreal Protocol?

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It is an international treaty designed to phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

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Define the term 'endangered species'.

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A species that is at risk of extinction due to a rapid decrease in population or loss of habitat.

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What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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To protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.