Question 1

Who normally identifies the problem in the policy cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government normally identifies issues for groups who do not recognize problems themselves. 
B)  The government normally identifies issues for groups who do not have a voice (such as children) in the issue. 
C)  The public identifies a problem and insists on help in correcting the problem. 
D)  Either the public or the government identifies issues, depending on the problem. 
E)  None of these are correct. 
A)  The government normally identifies issues for groups who do not recognize problems themselves. 
B)  The government normally identifies issues for groups who do not have a voice (such as children) in the issue. 
C)  The public identifies a problem and insists on help in correcting the problem. 
D)  Either the public or the government identifies issues, depending on the problem. 
E)  None of these are correct. D

Question 2

Historically, international treaties and conventions were ________________ while more recently they are characterized by ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiated by a panel of experts and no nations participating; broad participation and increased speed in the agreements taking force 
B)  characterized by broad participation; a panel of experts with no participating nations 
C)  characterized by broad participation and increased speed in enforcement; a panel of experts with no participating nations and slow enforcement 
D)  characterized by increased speed in enforcement; a panel of experts with no participating nations and slow enforcement 
E)  negotiated by a panel of experts from nations that are participating; narrow participation and relatively slow action in the agreement taking force 
A)  negotiated by a panel of experts and no nations participating; broad participation and increased speed in the agreements taking force 
B)  characterized by broad participation; a panel of experts with no participating nations 
C)  characterized by broad participation and increased speed in enforcement; a panel of experts with no participating nations and slow enforcement 
D)  characterized by increased speed in enforcement; a panel of experts with no participating nations and slow enforcement 
E)  negotiated by a panel of experts from nations that are participating; narrow participation and relatively slow action in the agreement taking force A

Question 3

As more environment-oriented jobs become available, the number of students prepared for them is

Accepted Answer

A)  staying the same. 
B)  increasing. 
C)  decreasing. 
D)  increasing dramatically. 
E)  slightly increasing. 
A)  staying the same. 
B)  increasing. 
C)  decreasing. 
D)  increasing dramatically. 
E)  slightly increasing. C

Question 4

In carrying out the policy cycle, which of the following groups would probably use intensive media campaigns or even stage a protest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Industry associations. 
B)  Labor unions. 
C)  Wealthy or powerful individuals. 
D)  Public interest groups. 
E)  All of these would want as much publicity as possible. 
A)  Industry associations. 
B)  Labor unions. 
C)  Wealthy or powerful individuals. 
D)  Public interest groups. 
E)  All of these would want as much publicity as possible.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a problem associated with international agreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no body that can legislate international environmental protection. 
B)  There is no body that can enforce international environmental protection. 
C)  The agreements must be made by unanimous consent. 
D)  The international court affects the sovereignty of noncompliant nations. 
E)  All of these are problems associated with international agreements. 
A)  There is no body that can legislate international environmental protection. 
B)  There is no body that can enforce international environmental protection. 
C)  The agreements must be made by unanimous consent. 
D)  The international court affects the sovereignty of noncompliant nations. 
E)  All of these are problems associated with international agreements.

Question 6

The "group of 10" environmental organizations are most useful in

Accepted Answer

A)  spearheading truly radical environmental change. 
B)  inspiring individual direct actions by all members. 
C)  having strong, respected, and organized influence on national environmental policy setting. 
D)  initiating student environmental activism on local environmental issues. 
E)  inspiring individual direct actions by at least half of all members. 
A)  spearheading truly radical environmental change. 
B)  inspiring individual direct actions by all members. 
C)  having strong, respected, and organized influence on national environmental policy setting. 
D)  initiating student environmental activism on local environmental issues. 
E)  inspiring individual direct actions by at least half of all members.

Question 7

Environmental literacy partly consists of being able to

Accepted Answer

A)  read environmental science journals. 
B)  understand the basic principles of ecology. 
C)  write and publish in environmental journals. 
D)  carry out ecological models and experiments. 
E)  interpret environmental data from a citizen science project. 
A)  read environmental science journals. 
B)  understand the basic principles of ecology. 
C)  write and publish in environmental journals. 
D)  carry out ecological models and experiments. 
E)  interpret environmental data from a citizen science project.

Question 8

Which of the environmental laws and treaties listed below is responsible for protection of endangered species?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean Water Act. 
B)  Marine Mammal Act. 
C)  CITES. 
D)  Pitman Robertson Act. 
E)  Kyoto Protocol. 
A)  Clean Water Act. 
B)  Marine Mammal Act. 
C)  CITES. 
D)  Pitman Robertson Act. 
E)  Kyoto Protocol.

Question 9

Rather than directly suing a company for damages, it can be more effective to sue

Accepted Answer

A)  the individuals who are employed by the company. 
B)  the government for not enforcing laws that would have prevented the damage. 
C)  the government for making the laws so stringent. 
D)  the owners of the company. 
E)  None of these. It is most effective to directly sue the company. 
A)  the individuals who are employed by the company. 
B)  the government for not enforcing laws that would have prevented the damage. 
C)  the government for making the laws so stringent. 
D)  the owners of the company. 
E)  None of these. It is most effective to directly sue the company.

Question 10

The first college to get all of its energy from renewable resources was________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Boston College 
B)  University of California at Berkeley 
C)  Concordia University 
D)  Emory University 
E)  College of William and Mary 
A)  Boston College 
B)  University of California at Berkeley 
C)  Concordia University 
D)  Emory University 
E)  College of William and Mary

Question 11

The current legal system is to ______________ as community-based planning is to collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A)  polarization 
B)  cooperation 
C)  wicked problems 
D)  dispute resolution 
E)  harmony 
A)  polarization 
B)  cooperation 
C)  wicked problems 
D)  dispute resolution 
E)  harmony

Question 12

After a problem is identified, the next step in the policy cycle is to

Accepted Answer

A)  build support for the problem. 
B)  develop proposals. 
C)  set an agenda. 
D)  suggest changes. 
E)  implement policy. 
A)  build support for the problem. 
B)  develop proposals. 
C)  set an agenda. 
D)  suggest changes. 
E)  implement policy.

Question 13

An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for any significant federal action as a part of ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Clean Water Act 
B)  the Clean Air Act 
C)  the Endangered Species Act 
D)  the National Environmental Policy Act 
E)  none of these are correct 
A)  the Clean Water Act 
B)  the Clean Air Act 
C)  the Endangered Species Act 
D)  the National Environmental Policy Act 
E)  none of these are correct

Question 14

The term conspicuous consumption describes

Accepted Answer

A)  the habit of eating food even when you're not hungry. 
B)  the tendency of industry to not incorporate energy saving methods. 
C)  the inclination to buy things we don't need to impress others. 
D)  inefficient fuel use by power plants that produce less energy than they consume. 
E)  none of these are correct 
A)  the habit of eating food even when you're not hungry. 
B)  the tendency of industry to not incorporate energy saving methods. 
C)  the inclination to buy things we don't need to impress others. 
D)  inefficient fuel use by power plants that produce less energy than they consume. 
E)  none of these are correct

Question 15

As of 2007, what percentage of individuals polled were willing to make personal sacrifices to protect the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  50% 
C)  30% 
D)  70% 
E)  90% 
A)  20% 
B)  50% 
C)  30% 
D)  70% 
E)  90%

Question 16

Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Audubon Society 
B)  The Nature Conservancy 
C)  the Wise Use Movement 
D)  the Natural Resources Defense Council 
E)  Earth First! 
A)  the Audubon Society 
B)  The Nature Conservancy 
C)  the Wise Use Movement 
D)  the Natural Resources Defense Council 
E)  Earth First!

Question 17

When an activity threatens to harm the environment or society, policy makers should consider implementing

Accepted Answer

A)  the precautionary principle. 
B)  sustainable development. 
C)  smart growth policies. 
D)  appropriate environmental policy to address the regulation of the activity. 
A)  the precautionary principle. 
B)  sustainable development. 
C)  smart growth policies. 
D)  appropriate environmental policy to address the regulation of the activity.

Question 18

Civil law is to _______________ as criminal law is to crimes against the state or society.

Accepted Answer

A)  legislation rulings 
B)  administrative actions 
C)  standings 
D)  interactions between individuals 
E)  precedents 
A)  legislation rulings 
B)  administrative actions 
C)  standings 
D)  interactions between individuals 
E)  precedents

Question 19

In a criminal case, being found guilty can result in _________________ and in a civil case being found guilty can result in _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fines and jail sentences; only financial penalties 
B)  only financial penalties; fines and jail sentences 
C)  fines and jail sentences; fines and jail sentences 
D)  only financial penalties; only financial penalties 
E)  only jail sentences; only financial penalties 
A)  fines and jail sentences; only financial penalties 
B)  only financial penalties; fines and jail sentences 
C)  fines and jail sentences; fines and jail sentences 
D)  only financial penalties; only financial penalties 
E)  only jail sentences; only financial penalties

Question 20

After an original idea is turned into a bill, it

Accepted Answer

A)  is introduced in the House and Senate. 
B)  needs to be sponsored by a legislator. 
C)  is referred to a committee. 
D)  undergoes subcommittee hearings. 
E)  needs to be marked up. 
A)  is introduced in the House and Senate. 
B)  needs to be sponsored by a legislator. 
C)  is referred to a committee. 
D)  undergoes subcommittee hearings. 
E)  needs to be marked up.

Who normally identifies the problem in the policy cycle?

Historically, international treaties and conventions were while more recently they are characterized by ___.

As more environment-oriented jobs become available, the number of students prepared for them is

In carrying out the policy cycle, which of the following groups would probably use intensive media campaigns or even stage a protest?

Which of the following is not a problem associated with international agreements?

The "group of 10" environmental organizations are most useful in

Environmental literacy partly consists of being able to

Which of the environmental laws and treaties listed below is responsible for protection of endangered species?

Rather than directly suing a company for damages, it can be more effective to sue

The first college to get all of its energy from renewable resources was________________.

The current legal system is to ______________ as community-based planning is to collaboration.

After a problem is identified, the next step in the policy cycle is to

An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for any significant federal action as a part of ______________________.

The term conspicuous consumption describes

As of 2007, what percentage of individuals polled were willing to make personal sacrifices to protect the environment?

Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

When an activity threatens to harm the environment or society, policy makers should consider implementing

Civil law is to _______________ as criminal law is to crimes against the state or society.

In a criminal case, being found guilty can result in ___ and in a civil case being found guilty can result in _.

After an original idea is turned into a bill, it

Understanding Our Environment

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Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities

Human Populations

Biomes and Biodiversity

Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

Food and Agriculture

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Climate

Air Pollution

Water: Resources and Pollution

Environmental Geology and Earth Resources

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Exam 16: Environmental Policy and Sustainability

Who normally identifies the problem in the policy cycle?

Historically, international treaties and conventions were ________________ while more recently they are characterized by ___________________.

As more environment-oriented jobs become available, the number of students prepared for them is

In carrying out the policy cycle, which of the following groups would probably use intensive media campaigns or even stage a protest?

Which of the following is not a problem associated with international agreements?

The "group of 10" environmental organizations are most useful in

Environmental literacy partly consists of being able to

Which of the environmental laws and treaties listed below is responsible for protection of endangered species?

Rather than directly suing a company for damages, it can be more effective to sue

The first college to get all of its energy from renewable resources was________________.

The current legal system is to ______________ as community-based planning is to collaboration.

After a problem is identified, the next step in the policy cycle is to

An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for any significant federal action as a part of ______________________.

The term conspicuous consumption describes

As of 2007, what percentage of individuals polled were willing to make personal sacrifices to protect the environment?

Which group below is most identified with direct action for environmental causes?

When an activity threatens to harm the environment or society, policy makers should consider implementing

Civil law is to _______________ as criminal law is to crimes against the state or society.

In a criminal case, being found guilty can result in _________________ and in a civil case being found guilty can result in _______________.

After an original idea is turned into a bill, it

Understanding Our Environment

Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life

Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities

Human Populations

Biomes and Biodiversity

Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

Food and Agriculture

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Climate

Air Pollution

Water: Resources and Pollution

Environmental Geology and Earth Resources

Energy

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics and Urbanization

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Historically, international treaties and conventions were while more recently they are characterized by ___.

In a criminal case, being found guilty can result in ___ and in a civil case being found guilty can result in _.