Environmental Policy and Conservation Quiz

Environmental policy aims to reduce negative effects on the environment.

Conservation focuses on safeguarding and maintaining the Earth's natural resources.

Recycling involves converting waste into reusable materials to reduce environmental impact.

Nitrogen dioxide is not a greenhouse gas, unlike carbon dioxide and methane.

Natural gas is a non-renewable energy source, unlike solar or wind power.

The Paris Agreement seeks global cooperation to mitigate climate change through emission reductions.

Cap and trade system is a market-driven approach to control pollution by setting emission limits.

UNEP establishes and promotes global environmental standards.

Extirpation refers to the localized extinction of a species in a specific habitat.

Ecological restoration involves repairing and renewing ecosystems affected by human activities.

Sustainable development balances current needs with the preservation of resources for future generations.

An ecotone is a transition area where two different ecosystems meet.