Environmental Science
Study questions for the Management Lecture
Look at the posted powerpoint slides to answer many of these
When it comes to the environment, animals and protected places:
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What is the difference between a Bill and an Act and a Treaty?
How do Treaties and Agreements differ? Which is stronger (has more
authority)?
What is a Law?
Give an example of an Act
Give an example of a Treaty
Give an example of a loophole in a Treaty that can make it less ‘strong’
What 4 agencies manage most of the public lands in the US?
Most of our lands are managed on a multiple use policy. What does that
mean? Give an example
Why was private land management so important (we used the California
example in class)
Describe buffer zone management
Describe how some wildlife corridors are maintained and why they are so
important
Review the example we discussed about the Manatees. They are ‘protected’
in a national wildlife refuge. Why has this led to conflict?
What does the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary protect legally?
How are most marine protected areas in the US managed?
What are some problems with grassland destruction and desertification?
What can grassland desertification lead to?
How do cattle and livestock help grassland?
What is the best way to ‘use’ them for this?