PA Envirothon - Conservationists and Laws

What is the title of John J Audubon's famous work published in 1842?

• Silent Spring

• The Origin of Species

• Birds of America

• The Jungle

In what year was the National Audubon Society named in John J Audubon's honor?

• 1842

• 1905

• 1962

• 1980

Where was Rachel Carson born?

• New York, NY

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Chicago, IL

• Boston, MA

What environmental issue did Rachel Carson's book focus on?

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Pesticides and environmental connectedness

• Water pollution

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What was the result of John Muir's work?

• created national parks all across the country

• protected the Rocky Mountains

• saved Yosemite Valley and other natural areas

• protected teh Florida Everglades and surraounding areas

Which state has a state park named after Gifford Pinchot?

• California

• Texas

• Pennsylvania

• Florida

President Roosevelt set aside more ____________ for national parks and nature preserves than any previous president.

Who was Theodore Roosevelt's chief advisor on conservation?

• John Muir

• Gifford Pinchot

• Henry David Thoreau

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Izaak Walton League's mission is to ______, ______, and _______ the sustainable use and enjoyment of natural resources includig soil, air, woods, water, and wildlife.

• protect, create, and maintain

• build, provide, and encourage

• found, protect, and serve

• conserve, restore, and promote

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What is the Izaak Walton League of America, York Chapter #67 known for?

• Organizing fishing tournaments

• Involvement with the Envirothon

• Publishing environmental books

• Hosting wildlife exhibitions