Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

6th - 8th Grade

5 Qs

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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Main ideas, Supporting details

Standards-aligned

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main call to action in the book Silent Spring?

To take responsibility for the health of the planet and all its inhabitants

To ignore the health of the planet and its inhabitants

To focus only on personal health and well-being

To wait for others to take action

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the book Silent Spring on the use of chemical pesticides?

It led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency

It sparked a national debate on the use of organic pesticides

It resulted in the banning of all pesticides

It had no impact on the use of chemical pesticides

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Supporting details

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Carson's research and advocacy in 'Silent Spring'?

Raising awareness about the dangers of chemical pesticides

Promoting the use of chemical pesticides

Advocating for the use of organic farming

Researching the benefits of chemical pesticides

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of 'Silent Spring'?

The impact of human actions on the natural world

The history of environmental conservation

The benefits of industrialization

The development of modern agriculture

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring'?

The impact of pesticides on the environment

The history of bird migration

The benefits of using pesticides in agriculture

The effects of climate change on bird populations

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Main ideas