When state efforts proved inadequate to alleviate the problem, Congress enacted the __________ Amendments of 1970, greatly expanding the federal role in antipollution efforts.

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The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 were enacted by Congress to address the inadequate efforts of states in controlling air pollution. These amendments expanded the federal government's authority to regulate and enforce air pollution control measures. They provided for the establishment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to reduce emissions of primary and secondary pollutants. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

When State Efforts Proved Inadequate to Alleviate the Problem, Congress