RACHEL CARSON, SILENT SPRING AND EARTH FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

What bird(s) were headed toward extinction in the 1950's and 1960's that concerned people about the cause?

• Brown Pelicans

• Bald Eagles

• Ospreys

• More than one are correct

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What did Rachel Carson do because of her concern about birds dying?

• Participated in the first Earth Day

• Wrote the book Silent Spring

• Wrote the book Birds Are Dying

• More than one of these are correct.

Why is the book called Silent Spring?

• Because there is no music

• Because there is a pandemic and everyone is quarantined

• Because most birds and insects had died

• Because if birds and insects died from the use of pesticides, Spring would be silent

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In order, when was Silent Spring published, when did Rachel Carson die and when was the Endangered Species Act passed?

• 1962, 1964, 1970

• 1964, 1970, 1972

• 1962, 1964, 1972

• 1964, 1966, 1970

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Where do pelicans nest?

• In trees

• On the ground on coastal islands

• On the ground along rivers and streams

• None of these

What do pelicans eat?

• Baby sea turtles

• Shrimp

• Fish

• All of these

What is the pesticide that was causing birds to die?

• PPE

• DDT

• EEA

• EPA

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What does "elixirs of death" mean?

• Something good to eat or drink

• Something that acts as medicine

• Something that kills

• None of these

Why was Rachel Carson called a "communist" and a "hysterical woman"?

• Farmers were worried about not being able to use pesticides.

• Chemical companies were afraid that they would not be able to sell their products.

• People in general were worried that enough food could not be produced if pesticides could not be used.

• All of these are correct.

What US agency might not have ever been formed if Rachel Carson had not written Silent Spring?

• USDEA

• USEPA

• USCDC

• USFDA

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