US.87: Environmental Issues and Nuclear Accidents

What were the effects of rapid industrialization and urbanization in the 19th and 20th centuries?

• Decreased pollution and improved air quality

• Increased pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction

• Stabilized ecosystems and reduced waste

• Enhanced biodiversity and cleaner water sources

What was the impact of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" published in 1962?

• It led to the industrial revolution

• It increased the use of pesticides

• It spurred public outcry and government action to regulate pesticides

• It decreased awareness of environmental issues

When was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

What was the primary task of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it was created?

• To promote industrial growth

• To develop and enforce regulations to protect human health and the environment

• To reduce government spending on environmental issues

• To increase the use of pesticides

What was the Love Canal neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, built on?

• A former toxic waste dump

• A former coal mine

• A former landfill

• A former industrial site

What health problems did residents of Love Canal report?

• High rates of diabetes and asthma

• High rates of cancer and birth defects

• High rates of heart disease and obesity

• High rates of allergies and infections

What significant legislation was enacted due to the Love Canal disaster?

• Clean Air Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

• Endangered Species Act

What was the most serious nuclear accident in the history of the United States?

• Chernobyl Disaster

• Fukushima Disaster

• Three Mile Island Accident

• Windscale Fire

What was a consequence of the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island?

• Increased reliance on nuclear power

• Release of radioactive gases

• Decrease in public concern about nuclear safety

• Expansion of the nuclear industry