Question

match the following descriptions with the correct governmental department. (8 points)
develops the technology and applications of space science,
exploration of our solar system and beyond
responsible for efforts to prevent diseases, injuries, workplace
hazards, disabilities and environmental health threats
oversees all aspects of pollution, including contamination,
environmental clean-up, toxic substances, hazardous waste,
pesticide use, and other environmental issues. in charge of
protecting the environment.
in charge of national security, all branches of the military, research
and development for military technologies, and bio-terrorism
protection.
sets standards for the work environment, regulates employment
practices, keeps track of employment statistics, cost of living
increases, labor union issues, and labor laws.
the primary agency charged with protecting the health and safety of
america.
responsible for overseeing food inspection processes, enforces the
food, drug, and cosmetic act of 1938, monitors food processing
plants and storage facilities.
in charge of finding reliable energy sources, studies renewable
energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
:: department of defense (dod) :: department of energy (doe) :: department of health (doh)
:: centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) :: food and drug administration (fda) :: the environmental protection agency (epa)

Explanation:

• First description: NASA (though not listed, but if we assume from the given options, no exact match. But if we consider the nature - space exploration is a scientific - natural science (engineering/computer science related to space tech) but in terms of government dept matching, if we assume a typo and it's related to exploration which could be tangentially related to some natural science - engineering aspects in dept roles. But since the options are given as per US depts:
• Second description: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) focuses on disease prevention etc.
• Third description: EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) deals with pollution and environment.
• Fourth description: DOD (Department of Defense) is for national security and military.
• Fifth description: (Assuming labor - related, but in given options, no exact. But if we consider the nature of work - labor laws etc. could be related to some social science - public admin, but in given depts, no. But continuing with given depts)
• Sixth description: DOH (Department of Health) is for health and safety.
• Seventh description: FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for food inspection.
• Eighth description: DOE (Department of Energy) for energy sources.

Answer:

1. (Assuming no exact match in given depts as per description 1. But if forced to match with given depts, maybe no perfect. But continuing)
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
3. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
4. Department of Defense (DOD)
5. (No perfect match in given depts as per description. But if we assume labor - related aspects, but given depts don't have. Skipping as per instruction)
6. Department of Health (DOH)
7. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
8. Department of Energy (DOE)