Walking Classroom: 157 Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson was a

• biologist

• writer

• both a and b

Why was Silent Spring so important?

• It became a well known horror movie.

• It helped ordinary citizens understand the need to take care of the environment.

• It helped people realize some of the challenges that deaf people overcome.

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Why did chemical companies dislike Rachel Carson?

• She was exaggerating her concerns about pesticides.

• She was making people realize their products were harmful.

• She was not a reputable scientist.

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An advocate is someone who

• meditates and does yoga in silence.

• uses violence to make a point.

• shares her beliefs and stands up for a cause.

What would be the best way to describe Rachel Carson's work?

• pioneering

• boring

• mild

Which of the following is an OPINION about Silent Spring?

• It was published in 1962

• It was the most important book written during that time period.

• It helped Congress decide to investigate the dangers of pesticide.

Why do some people want to ignore environmental problems?

• It is easier not to have to take responsibility for future consequences.

• We are already doing as much as we can to help solve them.

• Environmental problems aren't very severe to begin with.

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Why did Rachel Carson decide to speak out about environmental issues?

• Chemical companies wanted her to explain how pesticides could be beneficial.

• She was sick of doing her research along the coast of Maine.

• She believed that we needed to protect our environment for future generations.

Cardio exercise keeps your heart rate at resting level.

• True

• False

Thirty minutes per week is enough cardio exercise to keep you truly fit.

• True

• False