Informed Policy Answers

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

The United Nations Environment Program regulates the environmental policy for all countries.

Environmental degradation is a consequence of previous technological advances.

Which of the following is a way that science has benefited society?a.medical advancesb.new energy resourcesc.technological advancesd.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

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

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

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

Science has had no negative impacts on society.

Why is it important to cooperate with other countries on environmental issues?a.Environmental issues are not always localized.b.Other countries have no environmental issues.c.Other countries have more environmental issues.d.None of the above