Posted: April 2nd, 2016

What is the goal of the Endangered Species Act and why is it considered one of the most controversial environmental laws?

1. Name at least three methods of soil conservation and regeneration that help to minimize erosion and promote sustainable soil use.

2. Provide a brief description of two environmental impacts from mining and refining minerals.

3. What government agency administers the National Park System? What problems does it face?

4. Name three environmental effects of deforestation.

5. Define sustainable agriculture and provide two goals of practicing methods of sustainable agriculture.

6. Integrated pest management (IPM) can be an effective method of controlling unwanted pests without the use of toxic chemicals. Utilizing this method requires knowledge of what information?

7. What is the goal of the Endangered Species Act and why is it considered one of the most controversial environmental laws?

8. Why are the introductions of invasive species a concern?

9. Summarize how source reduction helps to reduce the volume of solid waste?

10. What are the two federal environmental laws dictating how hazardous waste is managed and when were they passed?