The Origins of the EPA

The American conversation about protecting the environment began in the (a)   (decade), leading to heightened public concerns about deteriorating city air, natural areas littered with debris, and urban water supplies contaminated with dangerous impurities.

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What is the primary goal (capacity) of the EPA?

• Regulating air pollution

• Conducting research on pollutants across different media

• Enforcing water quality standards

• Monitoring wildlife conservation

The House and Senate approved the proposal for the creation of the (a)   after conducting hearings during the summer.

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What was the result of the plan to consolidate many environmental responsibilities of the federal government under one agency?

• Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Formation of the Department of Environmental Affairs

• Establishment of the National Environmental Council

• Development of the Federal Environmental Bureau

What was the topic of President Nixon's 37-point message?

• Healthcare reform

• Foreign policy

• Environmental concerns

• Economic stimulus

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The EPA would be able to set and enforce standards for air and water quality and for individual (a)   .

What is the purpose of establishing quantitative 'environmental baselines'?

Select ALL correct answers

• To measure the success of pollution reduction efforts

• To measure the failure of pollution reduction efforts

• To establish a benchmark for environmental quality

• To track the progress of environmental conservation

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