130139
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Americans and Their Environment

Question 130139 • VCIS CIVICS OL CREDIT 4

One purpose of the Clean Air Act is to

Answer
A
ensure clean air by regulating the emissions of pollutants.
B
set standards that make it easy for businesses to emit clean air.
C
guarantee that the air is free of hazardous pollutants.
D
force polluting countries to clean the air of hazardous emissions.

Explanation

The Clean Air Act works to protect air quality by setting standards and regulating emissions of air pollutants from sources such as factories and vehicles. It does not guarantee that the air will be completely free of hazardous pollutants, as choice C suggests. The correct choice is “ensure clean air by regulating the emissions of pollutants.”

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