Former congressman Lee Zeldin confirmed to lead Environmental Protection Agency

Former congressman Lee Zeldin confirmed to lead Environmental Protection Agency

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Ava Joy Burnett from Scripps News reports from Washington DC about the new leadership at the EPA. Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman, has been confirmed as the new EPA administrator. The future direction of the agency remains uncertain due to its regulatory authority.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the correspondent reporting from Washington DC?

Ava Joy Burnett

Lee Zeldin

Jane Smith

John Doe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the agency mentioned in the report?

Managing national parks

Protecting wildlife

Overseeing transportation

Safeguarding air and water quality

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was confirmed as the new EPA administrator?

Andrew Wheeler

Lee Zeldin

Michael Regan

Ava Joy Burnett

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Lee Zeldin's previous political role?

Mayor

Senator

Congressman

Governor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern about the EPA's future?

Budget cuts

Public opinion

Leadership changes

Regulatory authority