Environmental Science Test 2

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If a nonrenewable resource such as oil suddenly became scarce while demand remained constant

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If a nonrenewable resource such as oil suddenly became scarce while demand remained constant

The equilibrium price would increase

Which is an example of an external cost

Depleted natural resources

The executive branch of the united states government includes

Agencies that monitor the enforcement of laws

The first laws in us environmental policy

Promoted settlement of the West

Which federal government creation led to the use of environmental impact statements

National environmental Policy Act

If one nations laws make it impossible for another nation to sell its goods there, which organization is most likely to get involved

The world Trade Organization

Which agreement led to the reduced release of chemicals that harm the ozone layer

Montreal Protocol

When a government gives cash to an industry to support an activity this is known as

During which part of the environmental policy process is lobbying used

In a CENTRALLY PLANNED ECONOMY, both the government and individuals play a role in the direction the economy takes

False; mixed economy