Public Trust and NAM

Question 1

The idea that the government owns all natural resources for public use is known as:

a) The Public Lands Act
b) Protection of Endangered Species Act
c) The Public Trust Doctrine
d) The Conservation Land Trust Movement

Answer 1

C-Public Trust Doctrine

Question 2

Identify the following statements as

a. Doctrine
b. Dogma

1) If the Public Trust Doctrine erodes then the public’s connection to wildlife will
erode.___________
2) The importance of the Public Trust Doctrine is a myth perpetuated by
environmentalists._______________
3) Public lands cannot be closed when they are overcrowded, but private lands can.
___________

Answer 2

1) B
2) B
3) A