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1The US EPA and its environmental policy were developed in the 1970s to deal with future environmental problems.
A)True
B)False


2Current environmental problems in the US are primarily
A)Diffuse and difficult to address
B)Point source pollution
C)Easy to address
D)Industrial pollution


3In the US, only the executive branch of government is responsible for environmental policy.
A)True
B)False


4Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring written in 1962 is considered to be the start of the modern environmental movement in the US.
A)True
B)False


5The majority of US residents polled want to maintain or strengthen clean air and water laws.
A)True
B)False


6The total costs of environmental compliance are greater than the estimated cost benefits of environmental regulation.
A)True
B)False


7The easiest weapon to make is
A)Biological
B)Chemical
C)Nuclear
D)Genetic


8The difficulty in implementing international environmental agreements is due in part to
A)Different economies in different countries
B)The need for global participation
C)The need for all countries to be able to participate equally
D)All of the above


9The concept of sustainable development is part of the European Union’s legal framework.
A)True
B)False


10The number of international treaties and agreements has declined over the past few decades.
A)True
B)False


11The lowest gasoline tax among industrial countries in the world is in the
A)United Kingdom
B)USA
C)European Union
D)None of the above


12Green consumerism is best described as
A)Rational consumption of resources for the benefit of the environment and future generations
B)Consumption of organic fruits and vegetables
C)Consumption of items produced with less packaging
D)Consumption of fewer items





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