Silent Spring

Which of the following is a direct result of Carson’s work?

• Scientists developed a vaccine for malaria

• DDT was banned for general use in 1972

• Organic food has grown in popularity

• More girls are pursuing careers in science

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Which statement would Carson most likely agree with?

• Pesticides and herbicides are too dangerous to use safely

• Mosquito bites don't cause that much harm

• Protecting bald eagle populations is more important than eradicating malaria

• Chemicals should be thoroughly studied for negative impacts

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Place the following events in sequence: Carson writes “Silent Spring;” The EPA is created; Carson testifies before Congress; Michigan State sprays DDT on campus.

• C, D, A, B

• D, A, C, B

• D, C, B, A

• A, C, B, D

What is biomagification?

• Looking at small invertebrates through powerful microscopes

• When there are more consumers than producers in a food chain

• When the concentration of toxins accumulate higher up a food chain

• Too much food is available at the producer level

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What happened as a result of banning DDT?

• Too many producers in various habitats

• Birds higher up on the food chain began to reappear

• Malaria was wiped out worldwide

• Large companies continued to use DDT anyway

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What is the title of the book Rachel Carson wrote to raise awareness about Pollution?

• Silent Fall

• Silent Autumn

• Silent Winter

• Silent Spring

Who wrote the Silent Spring Book?

• Rachel Carson

• Gaylord Nelson

• Rachel Nelson

• Gaylord Carson

What was the primary environmental concern highlighted in Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring'?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Pesticide use

• Deforestation

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Which chemical compound was most scrutinized in 'Silent Spring' for its environmental impact?

• DDT

• PCB

• BPA

• CFC

What ecological concept, discussed in 'Silent Spring', describes the increase in concentration of a substance in living organisms as it moves up the food chain?

• Bioaccumulation

• Biomagnification

• Biodegradation

• Bioremediation