Question

45 this diagram shows a growing trend that began to negatively affect the united states in the 1960s and 1970s.
cause
population increases.
effect
pollution increases.
how did the federal government respond to the trend shown in the diagram?
a by establishing the environmental protection agency to protect air and water
b by opening national parks to human settlement
c by using great society programs to require recycling and conservation
d by providing subsidies to encourage organic farming practices

Explanation:

The diagram shows population increase leading to pollution increase. The federal government's response to pollution (from population growth) would be addressing air and water pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to protect air and water, matching option A. Option B is about national parks (not pollution), C is Great Society (focus on poverty, etc., not pollution), D is about organic farming (not directly addressing pollution from population growth).

Answer:

A. By establishing the Environmental Protection Agency to protect air and water