Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main call to action in the book Silent Spring?
To take responsibility for the health of the planet and all its inhabitants
To ignore the health of the planet and its inhabitants
To focus only on personal health and well-being
To wait for others to take action
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of the book Silent Spring on the use of chemical pesticides?
It led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency
It sparked a national debate on the use of organic pesticides
It resulted in the banning of all pesticides
It had no impact on the use of chemical pesticides
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the role of Carson's research and advocacy in 'Silent Spring'?
Raising awareness about the dangers of chemical pesticides
Promoting the use of chemical pesticides
Advocating for the use of organic farming
Researching the benefits of chemical pesticides
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main focus of 'Silent Spring'?
The impact of human actions on the natural world
The history of environmental conservation
The benefits of industrialization
The development of modern agriculture
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring'?
The impact of pesticides on the environment
The history of bird migration
The benefits of using pesticides in agriculture
The effects of climate change on bird populations
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