Environmental Science, 10th Edition (Cunningham)

Chapter 24: Environmental Policy, Law, and Planning

GE Exercise: Glen Canyon Dam

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Every major federal project, such as this, now requires an environmental impact statement (EIS). This dam, begun in 1956, predates the EIS, so it was built with much controversy but without a review of potential environmental effects. The EIS was established in 1970. For further discussion of the Glen Canyon Dam, see chapter 16.

1
What is the name of the law that requires environmental impact statements?
A)Consolidated Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
B)National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
C)Requiring Environmental Impact Statements Act (REISA)
D)No Impact Left Behind Act (NILBA)
E)Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
2
Does an EIS guarantee protection for a site?
A)Yes, an EIS guarantees complete site protection.
B)Yes, an EIS guarantees certain aspects of site protection.
C)Yes, an EIS stipulates how a site will be protected.
D)No, an EIS only outlines the probable impacts, as well as possible ways to reduce impacts.
E)No, an EIS only outlines the current environmental conditions of a site.
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