5. The first "Earth Day" showed the concerns of the public to protect the environment from air and water pollution. The government responded the same year with the creation of what? A. Tennessee Valley Authority

B. Environmental Protection Agency

C. Equal Rights Amendment

D. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

B. Environmental Protection Agency

Explanation:

The Environmental Protection Agency was created due to the confusing, and ineffective environmental protection laws.

The Environmental Protection Agency was created by President Nixon in 1970 after he signed an executive order in order to protect the environment.

Therefore, the correct option is B.

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