AP Environmental Science Laws and Legislation

AP Environmental Science Laws and Legislation

12th Grade

28 Qs

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AP Environmental Science Laws and Legislation

AP Environmental Science Laws and Legislation

Assessment

Quiz

Science

12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS2-7, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-1

+12

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Endangered Species Act (1973) state?

Is designed to protect and recover endangered and threatened species of fish, wildlife and plants in the United States and beyond. The law works in part by protecting species habitats.

The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 set goals, created mandates, and amended utility laws to increase clean energy use and improve overall energy efficiency in the United States.

declared it to be U.S. policy to establish a reserve of up to 1 billion barrels of petroleum

none of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the Energy Policy Act of 1992 state?

set goals, created mandates, and amended utility laws to increase clean energy use and improve overall energy efficiency in the United States.

declared it to be U.S. policy to establish a reserve of up to 1 billion barrels of petroleum

Establishes and maintains goals and standards for U.S. water quality and purity. It has been amended several times, most prominently in 1987 to increase controls on toxic pollutants, and in 1990, to more effectively address the hazard of oil spills.

Controls the sale, distribution and application of pesticides; amended in 1972, 1988, and 1996.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the Federal Land Policy and Management Act state?

Provides for protection of the scenic, scientific, historic and ecologic values of federal lands and for public involvement in their management.

Controls the sale, distribution and application of pesticides; amended in 1972, 1988, and 1996. See also Food Quality Protection Act.

this law established a 200-mile fishery conservation zone

Establishes and maintains goals and standards for U.S. water quality and purity. It has been amended several times, most prominently in 1987 to increase controls on toxic pollutants, and in 1990, to more effectively address the hazard of oil spills.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the Ocean Dumping Ban Act of 1988 state?

banned ocean dumping of municipal sewage sludge and industrial waste

required the Secretary of Energy to issue guidelines for selection of sites for construction of two permanent, underground nuclear waste repositories.

Seeks to prevent the creation of toxic waste dumps by setting standards for the management of hazardous waste. Like CERCLA, this law also includes some provisions for cleanup of existing contaminated sites.

Authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the manufacture, distribution, import and processing of certain toxic chemicals.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which law is a framework for the proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste?
Clean Air Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Water Act
Endangered Species Act

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which laws work to prevent water pollution?
Clean Air Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Water Act
Endangered Species Act

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which law is a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened species and their habitats?
Clean Air Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Water Act
Endangered Species Act

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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