Informed Policy Answers

Science has had no negative impacts on society.

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

Environmental degradation is a consequence of previous technological advances.

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

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

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

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

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