Question 1

Which international treaty, adopted in 1992, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Ramsar Convention

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 2

In the United States, which federal agency is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Department of the Interior (DOI)

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 3

What is the primary goal of the Clean Air Act, enacted in the United States in 1970?

To protect and enhance air quality
To regulate water pollution
To conserve endangered species
To manage solid waste disposal

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 4

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

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Bonn Convention on Migratory Species
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 5

What is the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), enacted in the United States in 1969?

To assess the environmental impact of major federal actions
To regulate air pollution from industrial sources
To protect endangered species and their habitats
To promote energy conservation and efficiency

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 6

Which international agreement aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Ramsar Convention

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 7

What is the primary objective of the Clean Water Act, enacted in the United States in 1972?

To restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters
To regulate air pollution from vehicles and industrial sources
To protect and conserve endangered species and their habitats
To promote sustainable land use practices

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 8

Which international treaty aims to protect wetlands and promote their wise use?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Ramsar Convention

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), enacted in the United States in 1973?

To protect and conserve endangered and threatened species and their habitats
To regulate air pollution from industrial sources
To promote energy conservation and efficiency
To manage solid waste disposal

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 10

Which international convention aims to combat desertification and land degradation?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 11

What is the primary objective of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, enacted in the United States in 1980?

To clean up hazardous waste sites and provide compensation to victims of hazardous waste contamination
To regulate air pollution from vehicles and industrial sources
To protect and conserve endangered species and their habitats
To promote sustainable land use practices

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 12

Which international convention aims to promote sustainable development and protect the environment?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in the United States in 1976?

To regulate the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste
To protect and conserve endangered species and their habitats
To promote energy conservation and efficiency
To manage solid waste disposal

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 14

Which international treaty aims to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which contribute to acid rain?

Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP)

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 15

What is the primary objective of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), enacted in the United States in 1976?

To regulate the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, and disposal of toxic substances
To protect and conserve endangered species and their habitats
To promote energy conservation and efficiency
To manage solid waste disposal

Answer

Correct Option: A

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Environmental Law and Compliance, including regulations, policies, and practices aimed at protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Number of Questions: 15
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