Environmental Protection Quiz

<p>In the 1992 Constitution and various Acts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Land ownership laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mercury Law, 1989 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fines or imprisonment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consumer safety regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To compel developers to operate within environmental capacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Species extinction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They prioritize public interest over private interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human beings would use resources irresponsibly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may have the coercive power of law. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By ensuring developmental activities do not deplete resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They contribute to polluting air, water, and soil. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They monitor and enforce regulations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enforce compliance with environmental impact assessment procedures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formulate bye-laws for environmental protection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guidelines for Ambient Noise Level. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An environmental impact assessment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often lack bye-laws for natural environment protection. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must be gazetted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sanitation bye-laws. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide standards and targets for compliance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability of a system, such as the environment, to support human activity and economic development over the long term, without compromising its ability to meet future needs.

Rules or guidelines that aim to manage and protect the environment from harmful human activities.

A guiding principle in environmental policy where the well-being of the entire community takes priority over the benefits of a single individual or company.

A set of measures enforced by a regulatory agency to prevent and reduce the negative impacts of human activities on the environment.

The process of using natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The negative effects of human activities on the natural environment, such as pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction.

The potential of the environment to support a specific level of human activity and economic development without causing harm.

These regulations aim to ensure all activities, including development, prioritize the protection of the environment from damage.

Regulations that apply to the entire world or a specific region, often established through agreements between countries.

Official guidelines set by the EPA to ensure air quality standards are met.

Regulations that are specific to a nation, often codified in laws, acts, or standards.

Official guidelines set by the EPA to regulate noise pollution.

Legal documents outlining rules and guidelines for managing the environment within a particular nation.

This act established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana and outlines its responsibilities.

International legal instruments used to create agreements between nation-states on environmental matters.

A process used to assess the potential environmental impact of a proposed development project. It helps identify and mitigate risks.

The legal power of the EPA to enforce and monitor environmental compliance.

Punishments enforced for breaking environmental regulations, such as fines or imprisonment.

The different levels at which environmental regulations operate, including global, regional, national, and local.

This act empowers local government authorities in Ghana to create regulations for protecting the environment.

A project aimed at creating a centralized database for accessing environmental law information in Ghana.

Regulations created by local authorities in Ghana to protect the environment. These regulations are legally binding.

Laws and regulations specifically designed to guide and control activities in the mining industry.

These plans guide the location and development of activities, ensuring sustainable urban development.