Question 1

Environmentalists support increased trade because with an increase in trade comes higher environmental standards worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A primary advantage of the EC is that it gives its members more clout when negotiating a multinational treaty than any single member would have had on its own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Enforcement of judgments handed down by the International Court of Justice

Accepted Answer

A)  is handled by the UN Security Council. 
B)  is not very effective. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  is handled by the UN Security Council. 
B)  is not very effective. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above. C

Question 4

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Accepted Answer

A)  is designed to prohibit the international trafficking in wildlife species and products that are endangered 
B)  is implemented in the United States through the Endangered Species Act. 
C)  is the most heavily enforced international environmental treaty. 
D)  both a and b. 
A)  is designed to prohibit the international trafficking in wildlife species and products that are endangered 
B)  is implemented in the United States through the Endangered Species Act. 
C)  is the most heavily enforced international environmental treaty. 
D)  both a and b.

Question 5

Substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  CFCs. 
B)  methyl bromide. 
C)  halons. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  CFCs. 
B)  methyl bromide. 
C)  halons. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 6

The World Bank

Accepted Answer

A)  does not take environmental matters into consideration when making loans. 
B)  will not make any loans for purposes that might significantly affect the environment. 
C)  primarily screens projects for their potential environmental impacts and requires full environmental assessments when there appears to be a high likelihood of a significant environmental impact. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  does not take environmental matters into consideration when making loans. 
B)  will not make any loans for purposes that might significantly affect the environment. 
C)  primarily screens projects for their potential environmental impacts and requires full environmental assessments when there appears to be a high likelihood of a significant environmental impact. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 7

The International Court of Justice can decide only those cases submitted to it by the disputants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The concept of sustainable development can trace its roots to Our Common Future, a publication of the world commission on economic development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following duties is not imposed on nations regarding transboundary pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inform other nations of accidents that might cause transboundary harm. 
B)  to enter into a convention to determine how to handle the situation. 
C)  both a and b (neither duty is imposed). 
D)  none of the above (both duties are imposed). 
A)  to inform other nations of accidents that might cause transboundary harm. 
B)  to enter into a convention to determine how to handle the situation. 
C)  both a and b (neither duty is imposed). 
D)  none of the above (both duties are imposed).

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the basic international environmental law principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  the principle of due diligence. 
B)  the principle of international autonomy. 
C)  the principle of good neighborliness. 
D)  the principle of equitable utilization of shared resources. 
A)  the principle of due diligence. 
B)  the principle of international autonomy. 
C)  the principle of good neighborliness. 
D)  the principle of equitable utilization of shared resources.

Question 11

A major problem with international environmental law is its lack of an adequate enforcement mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a United Nations sponsored program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global Environmental Monitoring System. 
B)  World Commission on Economic Development. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  Global Environmental Monitoring System. 
B)  World Commission on Economic Development. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 13

The European Union evolved from the European Community, and

Accepted Answer

A)  holds the elimination of trade barriers among members as a primary objective. 
B)  acts as a negotiator for member states in negotiations for treaties with nonmembers. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  holds the elimination of trade barriers among members as a primary objective. 
B)  acts as a negotiator for member states in negotiations for treaties with nonmembers. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 14

International environmental law is made up of both customary and conventional law; the former is analogous to common law and the latter is formed by treaties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All transboundary pollution cases must be tried before the International Court of Justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There is universal agreement that the world has an ever-increasing overpopulation problem, but there is disagreement over how to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Recognition of the international aspects of environmental problems is relatively new, but has been increasing over the past several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is not a problem associated with overpopulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  mass starvation when agricultural growth cannot keep pace with population growth. 
B)  increased pollution. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  mass starvation when agricultural growth cannot keep pace with population growth. 
B)  increased pollution. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 19

The only ways in which the U. S. attempts to resolve environmental problems on an international basis is through treaties and the conduct and sharing of research on environmental problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The United States can affect other countries' environmental policies by

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing our research. 
B)  linking financial aid to environmentally sound projects. 
C)  entering into treaties with other countries to preserve specific aspects of the environment. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  sharing our research. 
B)  linking financial aid to environmentally sound projects. 
C)  entering into treaties with other countries to preserve specific aspects of the environment. 
D)  all of the above.

Environmentalists support increased trade because with an increase in trade comes higher environmental standards worldwide.

A primary advantage of the EC is that it gives its members more clout when negotiating a multinational treaty than any single member would have had on its own.

Enforcement of judgments handed down by the International Court of Justice

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol do not include

The World Bank

The International Court of Justice can decide only those cases submitted to it by the disputants.

The concept of sustainable development can trace its roots to Our Common Future, a publication of the world commission on economic development.

Which of the following duties is not imposed on nations regarding transboundary pollution?

Which of the following is not one of the basic international environmental law principles?

A major problem with international environmental law is its lack of an adequate enforcement mechanism.

Which of the following is not a United Nations sponsored program?

The European Union evolved from the European Community, and

International environmental law is made up of both customary and conventional law; the former is analogous to common law and the latter is formed by treaties.

All transboundary pollution cases must be tried before the International Court of Justice.

There is universal agreement that the world has an ever-increasing overpopulation problem, but there is disagreement over how to solve the problem.

Recognition of the international aspects of environmental problems is relatively new, but has been increasing over the past several decades.

Which is not a problem associated with overpopulation?

The only ways in which the U. S. attempts to resolve environmental problems on an international basis is through treaties and the conduct and sharing of research on environmental problems.

The United States can affect other countries' environmental policies by

The American Legal System: the Source of Environmental Law

The Litigation Process and Other Tools for Resolving Environmental Disputes

Administrative Law and Its Impact on the Environment

An Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

Air-Quality Control

Water-Quality Control

Controlling Toxic Substances

Waste Management and Hazardous Releases

Energy

Natural Resources

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Exam 11: International Environmental Law

Environmentalists support increased trade because with an increase in trade comes higher environmental standards worldwide.

A primary advantage of the EC is that it gives its members more clout when negotiating a multinational treaty than any single member would have had on its own.

Enforcement of judgments handed down by the International Court of Justice

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol do not include

The World Bank

The International Court of Justice can decide only those cases submitted to it by the disputants.

The concept of sustainable development can trace its roots to Our Common Future, a publication of the world commission on economic development.

Which of the following duties is not imposed on nations regarding transboundary pollution?

Which of the following is not one of the basic international environmental law principles?

A major problem with international environmental law is its lack of an adequate enforcement mechanism.

Which of the following is not a United Nations sponsored program?

The European Union evolved from the European Community, and

International environmental law is made up of both customary and conventional law; the former is analogous to common law and the latter is formed by treaties.

All transboundary pollution cases must be tried before the International Court of Justice.

There is universal agreement that the world has an ever-increasing overpopulation problem, but there is disagreement over how to solve the problem.

Recognition of the international aspects of environmental problems is relatively new, but has been increasing over the past several decades.

Which is not a problem associated with overpopulation?

The only ways in which the U. S. attempts to resolve environmental problems on an international basis is through treaties and the conduct and sharing of research on environmental problems.

The United States can affect other countries' environmental policies by

The American Legal System: the Source of Environmental Law

The Litigation Process and Other Tools for Resolving Environmental Disputes

Administrative Law and Its Impact on the Environment

An Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

Air-Quality Control

Water-Quality Control

Controlling Toxic Substances

Waste Management and Hazardous Releases

Energy

Natural Resources

Filters