Impact of Policy Answers

Which of the following statements about the environmental movement is true?a.It incorporates the conservation movement.b.It is a purely social movement.c.It does not include the green movement.d.It seeks to address predominantly social issues.

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

Which of the following best describes the areas studied as a part of environmental sociology?a.the interaction between social organization and social behaviorb.the interactions between social organization and the physical environmentc.the overlap between social and economic systemsd.the overlap between the fields of environmental law and sociology

Earth houses are predominantly illuminated with natural light.

Which of the following disciplines is(are) encompassed by land use planning?a.urban planningb.architecturec.transportation planningd.all of the above

The environmental movement does not have tools to intervene with environmentally damaging practices on private property.

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

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

Modern environmentalism works with businesses to promote sustainable development.

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