Which legislation, enacted in 1970, established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
A) Clean Air Act
B) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
C) Endangered Species Act
D) Clean Water Act
Answer: A
The “CITES” agreement, which aims to regulate international trade in endangered species, is officially known as the:
A) Clean Water Act
B) Endangered Species Act
C) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
D) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Answer: D
The “Safe Drinking Water Act” of 1974 aims to ensure the safety of:
A) Ocean water
B) Bottled water
C) Underground water
D) Public water supplies
Answer: D
Which legislation, passed in 1964, established the National Wilderness Preservation System?
A) Clean Air Act
B) Wilderness Act
C) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
D) Clean Water Act
Answer: B
The “Superfund” program, established by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, focuses on:
A) Promoting environmental education
B) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
C) Cleaning up hazardous waste sites
D) Regulating water pollution
Answer: C
The “Oil Pollution Act” of 1990 was enacted in response to which environmental disaster?
A) Exxon Valdez oil spill
B) Deepwater Horizon oil spill
C) Love Canal disaster
D) Three Mile Island nuclear accident
Answer: A
The “National Environmental Policy Act” (NEPA) of 1969 requires federal agencies to:
A) Prioritize economic growth over environmental protection
B) Ignore environmental considerations in their actions
C) Consider the environmental impact of their actions
D) Eliminate all forms of industrial pollution
Answer: C
The “Clean Air Act” aims to regulate and control:
A) Water pollution
B) Noise pollution
C) Air pollution
D) Light pollution
Answer: C
The “Endangered Species Act” of 1973 provides protections for species that are:
A) Common and abundant
B) Exclusively aquatic
C) Facing extinction
D) Invasive and non-native
Answer: C
The “Marine Mammal Protection Act” of 1972 focuses on:
A) Protecting coral reefs
B) Ensuring the safety of deep-sea divers
C) Conservation of marine mammals and their ecosystems
D) Regulating coastal development
Answer: C
The “Resource Conservation and Recovery Act” (RCRA) of 1976 regulates the management and disposal of:
A) Hazardous waste
B) Renewable energy sources
C) Endangered species
D) Soil erosion
Answer: A
The “Clean Water Act” addresses pollution in:
A) The atmosphere
B) Freshwater bodies
C) Oceans
D) Forests
Answer: B
The “National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act” of 1966 provides protection to:
A) Non-native species
B) Urban wildlife
C) Public lands and waters for wildlife conservation
D) Endangered plants only
Answer: C
The “Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act” (FIFRA) regulates the use of:
A) Pesticides
B) Animal feed
C) Fertilizers
D) Wildlife habitats
Answer: A
The “National Park Service Organic Act” of 1916 established the National Park Service (NPS) and aimed to:
A) Promote urban development within national parks
B) Preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of national parks
C) Sell public lands to private individuals
D) Allow unlimited resource extraction in national parks
Answer: B
The “Taylor Grazing Act” of 1934 aimed to regulate grazing on:
A) Public lands
B) Private ranches
C) Forested areas
D) Wetlands
Answer: A
The “Antiquities Act” of 1906 allows the President to designate public lands as:
A) Areas for commercial development
B) National parks only
C) National monuments to protect historical and natural landmarks
D) Privately owned territories
Answer: C
The “Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act” of 1977 regulates the environmental effects of:
A) Logging
B) Urban development
C) Mining on public lands
D) Deep-sea exploration
Answer: C
The “Wild and Scenic Rivers Act” of 1968 protects rivers with:
A) High levels of pollution
B) No recreational value
C) Outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values
D) Low levels of water flow
Answer: C
The “Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act” (EPCRA) of 1986 focuses on:
A) Limiting public access to information about hazardous materials
B) Protecting corporate secrets
C) Providing communities with information about hazardous chemicals and facilities
D) Promoting air quality standards
Answer: C
The “Lacey Act” of 1900 was initially aimed at regulating the trade of:
A) Wildlife, fish, and plants
B) Imported goods
C) Oil and natural gas
D) Timber products
Answer: A
The “Forest Reserve Act” of 1891 allowed the President to set aside public lands as:
A) National parks only
B) Forest reserves, which later became national forests
C) Privately owned territories
D) Areas for urban development
Answer: B
The “Coastal Zone Management Act” of 1972 provides a framework for states to manage and protect their:
A) Air quality
B) Ocean waters
C) Inland forests
D) Agricultural lands
Answer: B
The “Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act” (MPRSA) of 1972 regulates the dumping of:
A) Solid waste on land
B) Radioactive waste in oceans
C) Hazardous waste in rivers
D) Industrial waste in lakes
Answer: B
The “National Marine Sanctuaries Act” of 1972 aims to protect:
A) Urban development in coastal areas
B) Historic landmarks only
C) Marine areas of special national significance
D) Endangered plants and animals
Answer: C
The “National Park System” includes areas designated as national parks, monuments, historic sites, and:
A) Private properties
B) Wilderness areas and preserves
C) Military bases
D) Agricultural research centers
Answer: B
The “Emergency Wetlands Resources Act” of 1986 established a program to conserve and protect:
A) Forests
B) Wetlands, marshes, and other wetland areas
C) Deserts
D) Urban areas
Answer: B
The “Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund” allows states to fund projects for the conservation of:
A) Common species
B) Endangered species
C) Invasive species
D) Industrial development
Answer: B
The “Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act” of 2006 addresses the issue of:
A) Air pollution
B) Soil erosion
C) Ocean pollution caused by debris and litter
D) Wildlife conservation
Answer: C
The “National Environmental Education Act” of 1990 supports environmental education programs that promote:
A) Ignoring environmental concerns
B) Industrial growth
C) Public awareness and understanding of environmental issues
D) Resource extraction
Answer: C
The “Clear Air Act” of 1955 was an early version of the legislation that aimed to control:
A) Water pollution
B) Air pollution
C) Noise pollution
D) Light pollution
Answer: B
The “Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act” of 1980 supports conservation programs for:
A) Domesticated animals
B) Endangered species
C) Exotic pets
D) Urban wildlife
Answer: B
The “Federal Water Pollution Control Act” of 1948 laid the groundwork for the later legislation known as the:
A) Clean Air Act
B) Clean Water Act
C) Endangered Species Act
D) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Answer: B
The “Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement” is an international agreement between the United States and:
A) Russia
B) Mexico
C) Canada
D) China
Answer: C
The “Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act” of 1938 includes provisions for regulating:
A) Food quality and safety only
B) Food, drugs, and cosmetics
C) Food and drugs only
D) Medical devices only
Answer: B
The “Noise Control Act” of 1972 aimed to regulate and control:
A) Industrial pollution
B) Light pollution
C) Noise pollution
D) Water pollution
Answer: C
The “Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act” of 1971 protects:
A) Domesticated animals
B) Wild horses and burros on public lands
C) Endangered species
D) Exotic pets
Answer: B
The “Pollution Prevention Act” of 1990 encourages efforts to:
A) Ignore pollution
B) Prevent pollution at its source
C) Import more pollutants
D) Eliminate environmental regulations
Answer: B
The “Food Quality Protection Act” of 1996 amended the “Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act” and the:
A) Clean Air Act
B) Clean Water Act
C) Endangered Species Act
D) Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Answer: D
The “Wild Bird Conservation Act” of 1992 regulates the importation of:
A) Endangered species
B) Pet birds
C) Native songbirds
D) Birds of prey
Answer: A
The “Emergency Wetlands Resources Act” of 1986 established a “Wetlands Loan Program” to:
A) Provide financial assistance for wetlands development
B) Support wetlands protection and restoration projects
C) Promote deforestation
D) Fund wetlands oil drilling operations
Answer: B
The “National Invasive Species Act” of 1996 addresses the issue of:
A) Protecting endangered species
B) Promoting non-native species introduction
C) Regulating agricultural practices
D) Managing invasive species and preventing their spread
Answer: D
The “Marine Mammal Protection Act” of 1972 prohibits the importation of products made from:
A) Marine mammals
B) Endangered plants
C) Coral reefs
D) Marine bacteria
Answer: A
The “National Aquaculture Act” of 1980 focuses on the promotion and regulation of:
A) Aquatic ecosystems
B) Commercial fishing
C) Aquatic farming practices
D) Marine protected areas
Answer: C
The “Marine Sanctuaries Act” of 1972 established the framework for the creation and management of:
A) Aquatic farming areas
B) Marine protected areas
C) Coral reefs
D) Fisheries conservation zones
Answer: B
The “National Trails System Act” of 1968 established a system for the designation and management of:
A) Ocean trails
B) Land trails and recreational areas
C) Air trails
D) Space trails
Answer: B
The “Archeological Resources Protection Act” of 1979 regulates the:
A) Exportation of archaeological artifacts
B) Destruction of natural habitats
C) Importation of exotic pets
D) Construction of dams and reservoirs
Answer: A
The “National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act” of 1998 focuses on the management of:
A) Natural resources within national parks
B) Visitor services and facilities in national parks
C) Exotic species in national parks
D) Renewable energy projects in national parks
Answer: B
The “Water Resources Development Act” of 1986 addresses issues related to:
A) Water pollution
B) Land conservation
C) Flood control and water resources development
D) Marine mammal protection
Answer: C
The “Food Security Act” of 1985, also known as the “Farm Bill,” addresses agricultural practices and their impact on:
A) Soil erosion
B) Water quality and conservation
C) Noise pollution
D) Air pollution
Answer: B
