Question

question 18 of 21
how did president theodore roosevelt help to protect the environment during his presidency?

a. by enacting limits on industrial emissions and water pollution
b. by approving much of the earliest conservationist legislation
c. by requiring more effective protocols for waste management
d. by banning industrial development of federally owned lands

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Limits on industrial emissions and water pollution - such modern - style environmental regulations were not a focus of Roosevelt's era.
• Option B: Theodore Roosevelt was a prominent conservationist. During his presidency, he approved many of the earliest conservationist legislations, like establishing national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges, and promoting conservation policies.
• Option C: Waste management protocols as a focus for environmental protection were not a key part of Roosevelt's environmental efforts.
• Option D: Banning industrial development of federally - owned lands is an inaccurate description of his policies; he focused more on conservation and sustainable use rather than an outright ban.

Answer:

B. By approving much of the earliest conservationist legislation