AP Environmental Science Laws

An agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptationand finance starting in the year 2020.

• The Kyoto Meeting

• The Montreal Protocol

• The Paris Accord

• CERCLA

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The containment, cleanup, or remediation of abandoned toxic waste sites is governed by a program known as ______________.

• Superfund

• Superclean

• Superdump

• Federal Toxic Act

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Most major laws in modern U.S. environmental policy were enacted in the

• 1960's and 1970's

• 1980's and 1990's

• years between 2000 and 2005

• years between 2005 and 2010

Which law is better known as Superfund?

• Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)

• Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES)

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)

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Which of the following resulted in the banning of ozone depleting compounds?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Copenhagen Accord

• Montreal Protocol

Which act established a national policy and goals for the protection, maintenance, and enrichment of the environment?

• Clean Air Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Energy Independence and Security Act

• Energy Policy Act

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Which act protects fish, shellfish, and wildlife in rivers, lakes, streams and oceans?

• Pollution Prevention Act

• Energy Independence and Security Act

• Energy Policy Act

• Clean Water Act

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Which law requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions?

• Clean Air Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

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What is the primary purpose of the Clean Water Act?

• To regulate air emissions

• To ensure safe drinking water

• To restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters

• To manage hazardous waste

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which international agreement aims to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases?

• Montreal Protocol

• Kyoto Protocol

• Basel Convention

• Stockholm Convention