Informed Policy Answers

Waste management is an environmental issue that has been addressed by environmental policy.

Which of the following is a difficulty associated with environmental protection?a.costb.unpredictabilityc.sustainabilityd.all of the above

Which of the following is a negative consequence of scientific advancements on society?a.increased life expectancyb.increased pollutionc.new energy resourcesd.all of the above

What is the main function of environmental policy?a.prevent the use of natural resourcesb.reduce human impact on the environmentc.prevent nature from having a harmful effect on humansd.reduce the use of natural resources

How can using a combination of policy tools be more efficient than using one exclusively?a.Using a combination of policy tools assures compliance.b.Using a combination of policy tools allows for a wider range of coverage.c.Using a combination of policy tools prevents the use of mandatory policies.d.All of the above

Environmental policy addresses all of the following issues except _______.a.air pollutionb.water pollutionc.natural disastersd.overfishing

The level of environmental protection enacted typically depends on _______.a.the perceived benefit of the actionb.the support of the communityc.pressure from foreign governmentsd.all of the above

The Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation works to _______.a.end the use of natural resourcesb.maintain the supply of domestic natural resourcesc.develop foreign policy regarding the sustainable use of natural resourcesd.limit the use of critical natural resources in the United States

Why is an environmental contingency plan important?a.An environmental contingency plan is important to assess the effort required to make environmental changes.b.The effects of environmental changes cannot be determined with certainty, so contingency plans are necessary to effectively deal with unexpected changes.c.New environmental conditions cannot be developed without the existence of an environmental contingency plan.d.All of the above

How has science led to advancements that benefit society?a.Science increases the understanding of natural processes, which leads to technological advances.b.Scientific exploration has led to a social imbalance.c.Scientific understanding leads to technological advances, which contribute to environmental degradation.d.All of the above