The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is an agency within which department?

• A. Interior
• B. Agriculture
• C. Commerce
• D. Health and Human Services

Answer: (A)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of the Interior. This department is responsible for natural resources, public lands, and wildlife conservation, which aligns with the Service’s remit to manage national wildlife refuges, conserve endangered and migratory species, and protect habitats. The other departments focus on different primary areas: Agriculture deals with farming and food systems, Commerce oversees trade and industry (including agencies like NOAA under its umbrella), and Health and Human Services handles public health and social services. So, the best fit is the Department of the Interior.