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Landmark Environmental Laws and Treaties

Description: This quiz covers some of the most significant environmental laws and treaties that have been enacted over the years. These laws and treaties have played a crucial role in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices.
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Which of the following is NOT a major federal environmental law in the United States?

  1. Clean Air Act

  2. Clean Water Act

  3. Endangered Species Act

  4. National Environmental Policy Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Endangered Species Act is not a federal environmental law in the United States.

The Clean Air Act was first enacted in which year?

  1. 1955

  2. 1963

  3. 1970

  4. 1977


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Clean Air Act was first enacted in 1970.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the Clean Air Act?

  1. National Ambient Air Quality Standards

  2. New Source Performance Standards

  3. Prevention of Significant Deterioration

  4. Acid Rain Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Acid Rain Program is not a major provision of the Clean Air Act.

The Clean Water Act was first enacted in which year?

  1. 1948

  2. 1965

  3. 1972

  4. 1987


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Clean Water Act was first enacted in 1972.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the Clean Water Act?

  1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

  2. Water Quality Standards

  3. Total Maximum Daily Loads

  4. Wetlands Protection Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wetlands Protection Program is not a major provision of the Clean Water Act.

The Endangered Species Act was first enacted in which year?

  1. 1966

  2. 1973

  3. 1978

  4. 1985


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Endangered Species Act was first enacted in 1973.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the Endangered Species Act?

  1. Listing of Endangered and Threatened Species

  2. Critical Habitat Designation

  3. Recovery Plans

  4. Habitat Conservation Plans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat Conservation Plans are not a major provision of the Endangered Species Act.

The National Environmental Policy Act was first enacted in which year?

  1. 1969

  2. 1970

  3. 1971

  4. 1972


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Environmental Policy Act was first enacted in 1969.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the National Environmental Policy Act?

  1. Environmental Impact Statements

  2. Environmental Assessments

  3. Public Participation

  4. Mitigation Measures


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mitigation Measures are not a major provision of the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was adopted in which year?

  1. 1987

  2. 1989

  3. 1991

  4. 1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was adopted in 1987.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the Montreal Protocol?

  1. Phase-out of Ozone-Depleting Substances

  2. Control of Production and Consumption

  3. Technology Transfer

  4. Financial Assistance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial Assistance is not a major provision of the Montreal Protocol.

The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in which year?

  1. 1992

  2. 1997

  3. 2001

  4. 2005


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in 1997.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the Kyoto Protocol?

  1. Legally Binding Emission Targets

  2. Flexible Mechanisms

  3. Technology Transfer

  4. Adaptation Measures


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adaptation Measures are not a major provision of the Kyoto Protocol.

The Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in which year?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted in 2015.

Which of the following is NOT a major provision of the Paris Agreement?

  1. Nationally Determined Contributions

  2. Long-Term Goals

  3. Climate Finance

  4. Technology Transfer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology Transfer is not a major provision of the Paris Agreement.

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