TEST PRACTICE: Environmental Activism in 1970s

What did grassroots organizations focus on in the 1970s?

• Industrial expansion

• Conservation of the environment

• Political campaigns

• Urban development

What was the result of the Love Canal investigation?

• Increased industrial activity

• Uncovered toxic waste existence

• Ignored environmental concerns

• Promoted urbanization

What did President Kennedy do after the publication of "Silent Spring"?

• Ignored the book

• Established an advisory committee

• Banned all pesticides

• Promoted industrial growth

Where was Rachel Carson born?

• New York City

• Springdale, Pennsylvania

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

What did many chemical companies do in response to "Silent Spring"?

• Supported the book

• Called it inaccurate and threatened legal action

• Ignored the book

• Promoted the book

What was the effect of Rachel Carson's work on the nation's industrial growth?

• It promoted growth

• It highlighted its damaging effect on the environment

• It had no effect

• It encouraged more industrialization

What was the main concern about the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline?

• Economic instability

• Environmental impact

• Technological failure

• Political opposition

What did the 1970 Clean Air Act amendments give the government authority to set?

• Water quality standards

• Air quality standards

• Land use regulations

• Wildlife protection laws

What was the main environmental issue highlighted by the Three Mile Island incident?

• Air pollution

• Radiation risk

• Water scarcity

• Deforestation

What was the public's reaction to the Three Mile Island accident?

• Indifference

• Increased support for nuclear power

• Widespread concern

• Celebration of safety measures