Question 1

Under federal law,the calorie content of the food on a menu must be posted by Organic Mix,LLC,if Organic Mix is&#10;A)a restaurant chain with twenty or more locations.&#10;B)a food distributor with twenty or more customers.&#10;C)a food processor with twenty or more products.&#10;D)a food producer with twenty or more acres.

Accepted Answer

According to federal law, the calorie content of food on a menu must be posted by a restaurant chain with twenty or more locations. Therefore, if Organic Mix, LLC is a restaurant chain with twenty or more locations, they would be required to post calorie content on their menus.

Question 2

Ray-On Corporation makes inexpensive,highly efficient,solar energy cells.A anticipates a change in the demand for its products as a consequence of climate change.According to the Securities and Exchange Commission,Ray-On should

A)disclose this information.
B)keep this information confidential.
C)reveal this information to insiders only if asked.
D)release this information to current shareholders only.

A

Accepted Answer

As per the Securities and Exchange Commission, companies should disclose any material information that could impact the company's financial performance or affect the investment decision of its shareholders. Since Ray-On anticipates a change in demand due to climate change, this information could potentially impact the company's financial performance, and hence, it should be disclosed to the public.

Question 3

Mongo Ltd. ,a resource processor and refiner,generates waste that is discharged into the air and water,contaminating the environment,which includes foreign countries.It has been shown that the quickest,most effective,and most efficient way to reduce pollution is most likely

A)economic development.
B)environmental education.
C)international protocols.
D)persuasive debating points.

A

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Lincoln County enacts an ordinance to limit the number of new homes that can be built within certain acreage.Miko,a local property owner,files a suit against the county,alleging an unconstitutional taking without compensation.The court is most likely to rule in the county's favor if the purpose of the ordinance is to

A)further major developers' interests.
B)impose preservation costs on property owners.
C)increase local tax revenue.
D)preserve local natural resources.

Accepted Answer

An ordinance that limits the number of new homes built within certain acreage is likely to be aimed at preserving local natural resources, such as open land, forests, or water sources. Limiting development in these areas can help prevent destruction or degradation of local environments, which can benefit the community as a whole. Therefore, if the purpose of the ordinance is to protect natural resources, the court is likely to rule in the county's favor and reject Miko's claim of an unconstitutional taking without compensation.

Question 5

Elin manages a real estate development project.She wants to hire green specialists to oversee certain stages of the project.The risks include builders who overpromise or fail to clearly express what "green" means,and subcontractors who fail to meet environmentally friendly standards.An effective way to assess these risks is to

A)hire a skilled attorney who has worked on other green projects.
B)focus only on the initial cost of the project.
C)work with stakeholders who focus only on their specialties.
D)omit express warranties and insurance provisions in contracts.

Accepted Answer

Hiring a skilled attorney who has experience in green projects can help assess and mitigate the risks involved with hiring green specialists. The attorney can review contracts, warranties, and insurance provisions to ensure that they contain clear definitions of "green" and protect against non-compliance by builders and subcontractors. Focusing solely on cost or working only with stakeholders who have specialized knowledge in certain areas may not adequately address the potential risks. Omitting express warranties and insurance provisions is also not recommended as it leaves the project vulnerable to legal and financial ramifications if something goes wrong.

Deck 35: Environmental Law and Sustainability