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Who is credited with emphasizing that the greenhouse effect is changing our climate?
Who is credited with emphasizing that the greenhouse effect is changing our climate?
The Kyoto Protocol was signed by less than 100 countries.
The Kyoto Protocol was signed by less than 100 countries.
False
What major environmental disaster led to new drilling regulations following an explosion?
What major environmental disaster led to new drilling regulations following an explosion?
Deepwater Horizon
The ___________ Agreement is considered the most significant treaty on climate change.
The ___________ Agreement is considered the most significant treaty on climate change.
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Match the environmental legislation with their focus areas:
Match the environmental legislation with their focus areas:
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What was the primary goal of the Montreal Protocol?
What was the primary goal of the Montreal Protocol?
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created by President Nixon to monitor air quality only.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created by President Nixon to monitor air quality only.
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What significant environmental event occurred due to the Exxon Valdez disaster?
What significant environmental event occurred due to the Exxon Valdez disaster?
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The banning of __________ was implemented by the EPA in 1972 due to environmental concerns.
The banning of __________ was implemented by the EPA in 1972 due to environmental concerns.
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Match the environmental disaster with its consequence:
Match the environmental disaster with its consequence:
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Which act requires an environmental impact review before development?
Which act requires an environmental impact review before development?
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The 1970s is recognized as a decade of environmental activism and significant events such as Earth Day.
The 1970s is recognized as a decade of environmental activism and significant events such as Earth Day.
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What is the main purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act?
What is the main purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act?
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Which of the following statements about regenerative agriculture is true?
Which of the following statements about regenerative agriculture is true?
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Organic farming allows the use of non-organic seeds.
Organic farming allows the use of non-organic seeds.
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What is the ideal combination of soil particle sizes known as?
What is the ideal combination of soil particle sizes known as?
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The practice of _____ involves moving animals across different grazing areas.
The practice of _____ involves moving animals across different grazing areas.
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Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
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Which of the following is primarily used for biofuels and animal feed?
Which of the following is primarily used for biofuels and animal feed?
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Sales of organic food have been decreasing.
Sales of organic food have been decreasing.
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What term describes a facility meant to hold municipal solid waste indefinitely?
What term describes a facility meant to hold municipal solid waste indefinitely?
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What is a major disadvantage of single stream recycling?
What is a major disadvantage of single stream recycling?
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The Green Fence policy allowed for some contamination in recycling.
The Green Fence policy allowed for some contamination in recycling.
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What are the three main components of agriculture?
What are the three main components of agriculture?
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Single stream recycling increases contamination by ___%.
Single stream recycling increases contamination by ___%.
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Match the type of material with its recycling guidelines:
Match the type of material with its recycling guidelines:
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Which of the following are obstacles to recycling?
Which of the following are obstacles to recycling?
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California Central Valley is the primary agricultural region in the United States.
California Central Valley is the primary agricultural region in the United States.
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The waste hierarchy from most preferred to least preferred includes source reduction & reuse, recycling/composting, energy recovery, and ___ & ___
The waste hierarchy from most preferred to least preferred includes source reduction & reuse, recycling/composting, energy recovery, and ___ & ___
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Which of the following is a consequence of eutrophication?
Which of the following is a consequence of eutrophication?
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Herbicides are used to promote the growth of unwanted plants.
Herbicides are used to promote the growth of unwanted plants.
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What is the primary crop associated with the production of high fructose corn syrup?
What is the primary crop associated with the production of high fructose corn syrup?
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The _____ is the process wherein excess nutrients in waterways cause rapid growth of microorganisms.
The _____ is the process wherein excess nutrients in waterways cause rapid growth of microorganisms.
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Match each type of pesticide with its target organism:
Match each type of pesticide with its target organism:
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What is a characteristic of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)?
What is a characteristic of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)?
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Chemical fertilizers can contribute to waterway pollution.
Chemical fertilizers can contribute to waterway pollution.
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Name one of the 'Big Five' crops in agriculture.
Name one of the 'Big Five' crops in agriculture.
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Pesticides that target a select group of organisms are known as _____ spectrum pesticides.
Pesticides that target a select group of organisms are known as _____ spectrum pesticides.
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Which of the following practices is part of Integrated Pest Management?
Which of the following practices is part of Integrated Pest Management?
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Which of the following is not an environmental benefit of regenerative agriculture?
Which of the following is not an environmental benefit of regenerative agriculture?
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No till farming involves plowing the soil before planting.
No till farming involves plowing the soil before planting.
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What crop receives the most government support in the United States?
What crop receives the most government support in the United States?
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The __________ process involves transforming waste into fertilizer through natural processes, including bacteria.
The __________ process involves transforming waste into fertilizer through natural processes, including bacteria.
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Match the following agricultural practices with their benefits:
Match the following agricultural practices with their benefits:
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Which chemical was primarily focused on in Rachel Carson's Silent Spring?
Which chemical was primarily focused on in Rachel Carson's Silent Spring?
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Pristine ecological systems are often disrupted by the eutrophication process.
Pristine ecological systems are often disrupted by the eutrophication process.
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Which president created the Environmental Protection Agency?
Which president created the Environmental Protection Agency?
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The __________ Buffers are vegetated zones near streams that improve water quality.
The __________ Buffers are vegetated zones near streams that improve water quality.
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What event led to new regulations in the shipping industry?
What event led to new regulations in the shipping industry?
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Study Notes
Environmental History
- Modern environmental movement emerged in the 1880s as a response to industrial revolution issues like health problems from sewage and industrial runoff in waterways and air pollution.
- Conservation groups emerged to protect wilderness, regulate logging, mining, and dams.
- Notable groups include the National Audubon Society, Boone & Crockett Club, and Sierra Club.
- Teddy Roosevelt, a conservation-minded president, played a crucial role in protecting wilderness.
- The creation of the US Forest Service in 1905 played a significant role in protecting 230 million acres of public land.
- Other figures like Dr. Alice Hamilton campaigned against industries' harmful practices, such as lead poisoning by General Motors.
- Different conservation ethics emerged, including the preservation ethic, the conservation ethic and the land ethic, emphasizing the importance of the environment for its inherent value, sustainable use and the interconnectedness of humans with the environment
- Historical events like the Donora Disaster highlighted the negative impacts of industrial pollution.
- The London Killer Fog and other pollution incidents led to legislative changes.
- The Clean Air Act was passed in response.
- The Environmental Protection Agency was formed during the 1970s.
Toxic Substances Report
- The CEQ Toxic Substances Report concluded that current regulations regarding toxic chemicals need improvement and were fragmented
- The report urged more stringent testing, use restrictions, and data collection on chemical substances.
- The ban of DDT by the US Department of Agriculture in the 1950s and 1960s was a precedent.
- The Toxic Substances Control Act gave EPA authority to manage and monitor chemical substances and requires reporting and testing for them.
Environmental Disasters
- Santa Barbara Channel Blowout, Lake Erie Pollution, and Cuyahoga River Fire Disaster caused major environmental harm.
- The issues raised awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources and promoted research on pollution issues.
- These disasters provided a critical push for more stringent regulations surrounding pollution and environmental policy.
Recycling and Waste Management
- Landfills are used to isolate municipal solid waste from the environment.
- Waste is deposited in compressed layers in landfills.
- Leachate and Methane are potential environmental hazards generated by landfills.
- Waste management practices, such as recycling, are vital to reducing environmental impact, conserving resources and lowering costs.
- Average Americans throw away 4.5 lbs of trash daily.
- Worldwide, 1.6 lbs of trash is the global average, and trash amounts are growing.
- Food waste is a significant issue with a significant cost as 50% of the food produced for human consumption is wasted each year.
- Food waste is linked to large portions and food spoilage due to labeling confusion.
- Incineration is a more controversial practice for waste disposal and involves converting waste into energy by burning it.
- Recycling involves sorting waste into different categories for reuse or recycling and materials are often converted into new products.
- Single-Stream Recycling is when mixed recyclables are collected in a single bin.
- Physical, Magnetic, and Optical sorting are used as part of larger material processing facilities.
- Regulations and policies are constantly being adjusted and refined.
Agriculture
- Agriculture is the practice of cultivating the soil, raising livestock and growing crops
- Various farming methods and practices like crop rotation, cover cropping and no-till farming have emerged
- These techniques were developed to address existing environmental issues as well as increase benefits
- Environmental and economic benefits include soil health, biodiversity, reduced soil erosion and chemical input reduction.
Pesticides and Pests
- Pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides are widely used.
- Pests, undesirable organisms, can affect crop yields.
- Integrated Pest Management aims to understand pest populations and utilize various techniques to combat them; not solely relying on pesticides, aiming for a balanced approach
- Methods such as crop selection, crop rotation and biological controls limit the impact of pests.
Regenerative Agriculture
- Regenerative Agriculture is a holistic approach emphasizing interconnectedness with land, water, wildlife, people as well as livestock.
- Aiming to improve soil health, biodiversity, water resources and create a sustainable future.
- It emphasizes using natural processes and techniques, like cover cropping, reduced tillage and crop rotation to enhance soil health, mitigate climate change effects.
Organic Products
- Organic produce focuses on alternative methods of pest and disease management, instead relying on chemicals.
- Organic farming often uses crop rotation, manure and other natural methods to improve soil health and reduce dependence on external inputs.
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Test your knowledge on the modern environmental movement and its roots in the industrial revolution. Explore significant conservation groups, key figures like Teddy Roosevelt, and the ethical principles that shape our relationship with the environment. This quiz covers the important events and policies that have impacted environmental protection.
