Ch 1 & 2 Review 2025-2026

Front

What was the major environmental focus during the early period (1780's to late 1800's)?

Back

Management of public land through westward expansion.

Front

What are 'the commons'?

Back

A renewable resource owned by no one and available for use by anyone at little or no charge.

Front

What is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

Back

Passing a law to set limits for fishermen.

Front

What does the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulate?

Back

It regulates the generation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Front

What is the part of an experiment that doesn't change called?

Back

Control.

Front

Define 'tragedy of the commons'.

Back

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to long-term negative consequences.

Front

What is the purpose of environmental regulations?

Back

To protect natural resources and public health by controlling pollution and managing resource use.

Front

What is an independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What is a dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

The variable that is measured and affected in the experiment.

Front

What is the significance of the Clean Air Act?

Back

It is a comprehensive federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.