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Conservation Laws and Policies

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the principles, laws, and policies governing conservation efforts.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which international treaty aims to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Kyoto Protocol

  2. Montreal Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a federal law in the United States that protects which of the following?

  1. Threatened and endangered species

  2. Critical habitats

  3. Migratory birds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Endangered Species Act protects threatened and endangered species, their critical habitats, and migratory birds.

Which law in India provides for the protection of forests and wildlife?

  1. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

  2. The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

  3. The Environment Protection Act, 1986

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, The Forest Conservation Act, 1980, and The Environment Protection Act, 1986 are the three main laws in India that provide for the protection of forests and wildlife.

The concept of sustainable development aims to balance which two aspects?

  1. Economic growth and environmental protection

  2. Social equity and economic growth

  3. Environmental protection and social equity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable development aims to balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.

Which international convention aims to protect wetlands and their biodiversity?

  1. Ramsar Convention

  2. Kyoto Protocol

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Paris Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

The Clean Air Act (CAA) is a federal law in the United States that regulates which of the following?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Solid waste disposal

  4. Hazardous waste management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Clean Air Act regulates air pollution.

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that aims to phase out the production and use of which substances?

  1. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

  2. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

  3. Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Montreal Protocol aims to phase out the production and use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs).

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to conserve biodiversity?

  1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  2. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to conserve biodiversity.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international treaty that aims to conserve which of the following?

  1. Biological diversity

  2. Ecosystems

  3. Genetic resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Convention on Biological Diversity aims to conserve biological diversity, ecosystems, and genetic resources.

Which law in the United States regulates the disposal of hazardous waste?

  1. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  2. Clean Air Act (CAA)

  3. Clean Water Act (CWA)

  4. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the disposal of hazardous waste.

The Clean Water Act (CWA) is a federal law in the United States that regulates which of the following?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Air pollution

  3. Solid waste disposal

  4. Hazardous waste management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Clean Water Act regulates water pollution.

Which international treaty aims to protect migratory species and their habitats?

  1. Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

  2. Ramsar Convention

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Montreal Protocol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aims to protect migratory species and their habitats.

The World Heritage Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect which of the following?

  1. Cultural and natural heritage sites

  2. World Heritage Sites

  3. Cultural heritage sites

  4. Natural heritage sites


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Heritage Convention aims to protect cultural and natural heritage sites.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change?

  1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  2. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  3. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

Which law in the United States regulates the management of solid waste?

  1. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

  2. Clean Air Act (CAA)

  3. Clean Water Act (CWA)

  4. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the management of solid waste.

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