Environmental policy
This 1987 treaty phased out substances that deplete the ozone layer
Montreal Protocol
Which national park is famous for its mountains, forests, and bison?
Yellowstone
This biome receives less than 10 inches of rain per year
Desert
This term refers to the concept where individuals use a shared resource for their own good, rather than the good of the whole?
Tragedy of the Commons
This terms describes companies that provide misleading information about their product being more environmentally friendly than it actually is
Greenwashing
This 1970 policy contributed to a 98% decrease of lead in the atmosphere over the next few decades
Clean air act
Which park holds the distinction of being the world's first national park?
Yellowstone
This biome is extremely cold and dry, receiving similar precipitation to a desert
Tundra
This acronym is used to describe people who oppose development of clean energy projects in their community
NIMBY
These tiny particles have been discovered in human blood, breast milk, and even on the summit of Mount Everest
Microplastics
This federal agency is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats
US fish and Wildlife service
What is the name of Utah's first national park established in 1919?
Zion National Park
This biome has high biodiversity and trees that lose their leaves in winter
Deciduous forest
This controversial term describes groups such as Earth Liberation Front (ELF) who burnt luxury homes and SUV dealerships in environmental protest
Eco-terrorism
This industry (not transportation or energy) is responsible for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of global wastewater
This 1973 law protects species that are threatened with extinction
Endangered Species Act
Which national park is home to the world's largest trees by volume, located in California?
Sequoia National Park
This biome has the highest level of biodiversity and rainfall
Tropical Rainforest
This term explains a type of travel aimed to conserve the environment
Eco-tourism
Studies show that this type of food has a larger carbon footprint than flying from New York to London
Beef
Which 2015 climate change agreement followed the Copenhagen Accord?
Paris Agreement
This Montana park shares its border with Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park?
Glacier National Park
This is a cold forest with evergreen trees
Taiga/boreal forest
This term reflects a dramatic loss of genetic diversity at random due to disasters such as fires and floods
Bottleneck Effect
What percent of scientists acknowledge/believe in climate change?
97-99%