TEKS US History High School - H.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
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High School - U.S. History
Social Studies
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- Q1This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that -reduces regulation of the coal-mining industryfinances oil exploration in domestic watersfocuses on finding clean and renewable energy sourcesgives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies30sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
- Q2Which agency name belongs on the blank line?National Park ServiceU.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Border PatrolBureau of Reclamation60sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
- Q3Which statement correctly completes this time line?The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.The Centers for Disease Control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.The president ordered the Public Health Service to deal with environmental pollution.60sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
- Q4What was the primary result of this legislation?Settlement on lands with fragile ecosystems was prohibited.Monopolies seized control of natural resources.States instituted their own environmental regulations.National parks were created as a way to manage land resources.60sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
- Q5What was the most likely topic of discussion between these men?Limiting the power of major railroad companiesCreating alternative maritime shipping routesDesignating additional land as national parksReducing the influence of environmental lobbyists30sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens