Question

question 1-1 if a citizen wants to address water pollution in their town, which level of government should they contact first? federal government agencies. international organizations. local or state environmental agencies. private companies.

Explanation:

When addressing local issues like water pollution in one's town, local or state environmental agencies are the most appropriate first contact. They have direct jurisdiction and knowledge of local environmental concerns, can respond more quickly to local problems, and are more accessible for citizens to engage with regarding local environmental issues. Federal agencies may handle broader policies, international organizations are for cross - border issues, and private companies are not government entities for addressing such public - facing environmental problems.

Answer:

B. Local or state environmental agencies.