Impact of Policy Answers

Which of the following are smart growth tools?a.zoning lawsb.restrictions on developmentc.environmental impact assessmentsd.all of the above

Which of the following is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) most concerned with regarding the enforcement of environmental justice?a.rewarding or punishing parties that comply with, or break environmental laws respectivelyb.promoting social justice by advocating for a more just and humane societyc.the long term environmental equity between different races, cultures and income levelsd.all of the above

Environmental journalists are prohibited from direct participation in environmental advocacy movements.

Sustainable development and land use planning are most concerned with _______.a.reducing pollution in large citiesb.improving long-term city healthc.increased use of automobilesd.economic stability

Earth houses are predominantly illuminated with natural light.

Smart growth is an urban planning theory that promotes the development of suburbs surrounding major city centers.

Land use planning is best described as _______.a.corporate programs for the successful and profitable development of land b.a constitutional requirement for development on public landsc.a branch of public policy for ordering and regulating the development of landd.an antiquated policy of prohibiting urban development

Environmental sociology is concerned with _______.a.social factors that lead to environmental problemsb.legal issues associated with environmental problemsc.environmental factors that lead to social problemsd.shaping public opinion on environmental issues

Modern environmentalism works with businesses to promote sustainable development.

Which of the following is not an activity promoted through environmental activism?a.conservationb.corrective justicec.pollution preventiond.waste regulation