Bringing Back the Night

What is the author's main claim in "Bringing Back the Night"?

• artificial lighting has negative effect on humans & animals.

• artificial lighting is the main reason for not being able to see the stars.

• artificial lighting is the main reason for the high energy bills.

If we reduce the use of artificial lighting, ..........

• we will be able to see the stars clearly at night.

• we will reduce the emission of carbon dioxide.

• nothing will happen.

How does the author COUNTER the objection that bright lights at night increase safety?

• He argues that we use brighter lights than we need.

• He proposes new laws that limit the use of lighting at night.

• He points out that this assumption is not supported by strong evidence.

If moths are killed because of artificial lighting, ..............

• the number of pests will increase & the plants will die.

• plants will not be pollinated & eventually die.

• plants will not be affected.

................ & ................... are the reasons for light pollution. (Choose TWO answers)

• people feel save when lights are on.

• people are using the wrong lighting methods.

• some countries are becoming affluent.

The best solution for light pollution is ..................

• using LED lights.

• using shielded lights.

• turning off the light.

When leatherback turtles follow the city lights, they........................ ( Choose TWO answers)

• find better homes than the ocean.

• die of dehydration.

• get devoured by predators.

Exposing to lights rich with blue wavelength at night ...................

• tell our brain to stop thinking.

• tell our brain to fall asleep immediately.

• tell our brain that the day has begun.

What is the genre of Bringing Back the Night?

• narrative essay

• persuasive essay

• argumentative essay

"But continuing research has shown that nocturnal light disrupts our sleep, confuses our circadian rhythms . . . ."

This excerpt supports the author’s claims through

• expert opinion.

• research findings.

• facts