Contemporary Issues Concerning Global Environmental Protection (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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By how much did the ozone hole contract between September 2006 and September 2009?
By how much did the ozone hole contract between September 2006 and September 2009?
From 27.4M to 25M sq km
Which characteristic defines non-renewable resources?
Which characteristic defines non-renewable resources?
Cannot regenerate at rate of consumption
What was Japan's annual Southern Bluefin Tuna quota compared to actual catches?
What was Japan's annual Southern Bluefin Tuna quota compared to actual catches?
6,000 tonnes quota; up to 20,000 caught
Which constitutional power allows federal govt to implement environmental treaties?
Which constitutional power allows federal govt to implement environmental treaties?
External affairs power s51(xxix)
How did Kofi Annan describe the Montreal Protocol?
How did Kofi Annan describe the Montreal Protocol?
Single most successful intl agreement
How many parties does CITES have and how many species does it cover?
How many parties does CITES have and how many species does it cover?
175 parties, 30,000+ species
What does emissions trading under Kyoto Protocol allow nations to do?
What does emissions trading under Kyoto Protocol allow nations to do?
Sell unused emission units to others
What percentage of the world's uranium reserves does Australia possess?
What percentage of the world's uranium reserves does Australia possess?
40%
What are maximum penalties for wildlife smuggling under EPBC Act 1999?
What are maximum penalties for wildlife smuggling under EPBC Act 1999?
10 years imprisonment, $110,000 fine
What key outcome was missing from the Copenhagen Conference 2009 accord?
What key outcome was missing from the Copenhagen Conference 2009 accord?
Numerical targets for emissions cuts