Question

1. (02.04 lc) what is one purpose of the environmental protection agency? (3 points) enforces regulations that require citizens to recycle monitors the treatment of farm animals and wildlife tracks each individual’s carbon footprint in the nation creates regulations to help protect a safe water supply

Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focuses on environmental protection. Creating regulations for safe water supply aligns with its mission (e.g., regulating water quality). Other options: recycling enforcement is more local/state, carbon footprint tracking isn't a core EPA role, and farm animal/wildlife treatment is outside its main scope.

Answer:

Creates regulations to help protect a safe water supply