Judy's Appalachia

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What is the problem in the story?

Back

Using dynamite to blow the mountaintops off was causing too many problems.

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What is an example of cause and effect from the story?

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Cause: mountaintop removal mining; Effect: pollution, sick people, forest destroyed.

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What did Judy's grandson find in the creek?

Back

A handful of dead fish.

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What is a boycott?

Back

A plan to refuse buying from or dealing with a person, nation, or business.

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Why is Marfork important to Judy?

Back

Judy raised her daughter there, grew up there, and her family had lived there for generations.

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What is mountaintop removal mining?

Back

A method of mining that involves blasting the tops off mountains to access coal.

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What are the environmental effects of mountaintop removal mining?

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Pollution, destruction of forests, and harm to wildlife.

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Who is Judy in the story?

Back

A character who is concerned about the impact of mining on her hometown.

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What does Judy's grandson symbolize in the story?

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The future generation affected by environmental issues.

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What is the significance of the creek in the story?

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It represents the natural environment that is harmed by mining.