Question

Which of the following best describes the function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
to enforce industrial-safety standards
to issue licenses for waterway navigation
to enforce laws that restrict land, water, and air pollution
to pass laws that encourage economic gain from natural resources

Answer 1

to enforce laws that restrict land, water, and air pollution

The EPA's primary role is to develop and enforce regulations to protect human health and the environment by controlling pollution of air, water, and land.