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Envi. Sci chapter 5

Intro to Enviromental Sustanablity chapter 5 test questions

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A tax break is a common form of economic policy tool called a ____? Subsidy
An environmental impact statement is required for ___? For any federal action that may affect U.S environmental quality
An international treaty that aims at reducing greenhouse gas emmissions is the ____ Protocol The Kyoto Protocol
what principle requires those responsible for pollution to cover the cost of repairing the damage? The polluter-pays principle.
Environmental damage from industry or land developement has traditionally been labeled as ___ by economists? External costs
Environmental policy aims to ___? Promote fairness among people and groups in the use of resources.
The National Environmental Policy Act requires ____? Required environmental impact statements for any project funded by the U.S. Government.
___ consist(s)of a formal set of general plans and principles intended to address problems and guide decision making. Policy
The first national park in the world was ___? None of the answers given
true or false- If state and federal laws conflict each other, federal law takes precedence. True
The primary role of the United Nations is to _____? Cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
Cap and trade is a system that ____? Permits industries that pollute under the federal cap to sell credits to industries that pollute over the cap.
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