The US governmental agency responsible for regulating air pollutants is the

A. Environmental Protection Agency
B. Fish and Wildlife Service
C. Bureau of Reclamation
D. National Park Service
E. Bureau of Remediation


Answer: A

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In 2010, agriculture accounted for about ________ percent of U.S. employment

A) 0.5 B) 1.6 C) 5.1 D) 10.1

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The Clean Air Act of 1970 included responsibilities to

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