Rachel Carson and Environmental Awareness

What was Rachel Carson's field of study at John Hopkins University?

• Environmental Science and Policy

• Botany and Ecology

• Marine Biology and Chemistry

• Zoology and Genetics

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

• The life cycle of marine organisms

• The history of the U.S Bureau of Fisheries

• The impact of DDT on wildlife and humans

• The benefits of chemical pesticides

How did the chemical industry react to 'Silent Spring'?

• They immediately stopped producing DDT

• They launched a smear campaign against Carson

• They ignored it

• They supported its findings

What significant action did Rachel Carson take to spread awareness about DDT?

• She organized protests

• She wrote articles for newspapers

• She testified before Congress

• She started a petition

What major organization was influenced by Rachel Carson's work?

• National Park Service

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund