Unit 9: HL Lenses
Topic 9.1: Environmental Law Questions
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Using the data in the table, calculate the total fines issued for environmental violations in Region B over the three-year period.
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Define the term international environmental agreement.
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Using the information provided, describe two ways in which Bhutan's domestic environmental laws protect its forests.
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State one aim of the Ramsar Convention.
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Outline why international cooperation is needed to address climate change.
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Outline the purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
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Identify one international agreement that aims to protect biodiversity.
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Define the term "command-and-control regulation".
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Describe the role of citizen science in environmental monitoring.
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Describe the purpose of the Paris Agreement (2015).
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Outline two methods that governments can use to ensure industries comply with environmental laws.
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Identify one technology used to monitor environmental compliance.
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State one example of a market-based instrument used in environmental policy.
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State one reason why some environmental laws are difficult to enforce.
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Suggest two reasons why environmental regulations may differ between countries.
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Distinguish between command-and-control regulation and market-based instruments as approaches to environmental management.
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Explain why international cooperation is necessary to address climate change.
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Explain why the Montreal Protocol is considered one of the most successful international environmental agreements.
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Using the data in the table, compare the approaches of the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Explain how the free rider problem can undermine international environmental agreements.
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