Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring conveyed the message:

• Dangers of humans living too close to the oceans

• Dangers of industrial chemicals

• Dangers of noise pollution on nearby habitats

• Animals should have the same rights as humans

Carson began “Silent Spring” with a fable about a blighted town in order to:

• Convey the dangers of environmental neglect

• Help readers identify with the topic

• Position the protection of our planet as a moral issue

• All of the above

Which of the following is a direct result of Carson’s work?

• Scientists developed a vaccine for malaria

• DDT was banned for general use in 1972

• Organic food has grown in popularity

• More girls are pursuing careers in science

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Which statement would Carson most likely agree with?

• Pesticides and herbicides are too dangerous to use safely

• Mosquito bites don't cause that much harm

• Protecting bald eagle populations is more important than eradicating malaria

• Chemicals should be thoroughly studied for negative impacts

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Book published in 1962 by Rachel Carson that awakened the public to the negative effects of industrial chemicals such as DDT.

• Clean Water Act

• Silent Spring

• National Park Service

• Homestead Act

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In 1962, American marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson published a book called ‘Silent Spring’. This influential book and other writings documented and led to ...

[select 3]

• widespread deforestation

• understanding the effects of synthetic (man-made) chemicals on the environment.

• advancement of the global environmental movement.

• the nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides.

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Place the following events in sequence: Carson writes “Silent Spring;” The EPA is created; Carson testifies before Congress; Michigan State sprays DDT on campus.

• C, D, A, B

• D, A, C, B

• D, C, B, A

• A, C, B, D

Chemical companies hoped their publicity campaign against Carson would:

• Increase their popularity with the public

• Destroy her reputation

• Lower sales of "Silent Spring"

• Promote their brands

What caused the springtime to become "silent" after being sprayed with DDT?

• A decrease in noise pollution form nearby factories

• Song birds were killed by spraying for bugs

• An usually cold winter prevented bird eggs from hatching

• People stopped protesting the use of DDT after it was found to be safe

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What happened as a result of banning DDT?

• Too many producers in various habitats

• Birds higher up on the food chain began to reappear

• Malaria was wiped out worldwide

• Large companies continued to use DDT anyway

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