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The Death And Life Of The Great Lakes by Dan Egan - Test
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Death and Life of the Great Lakes'?
A) The geography of the Great Lakes region
B) The history of the Great Lakes fishing industry
C) The tourism in the Great Lakes area
D) The ecological changes in the Great Lakes
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Death and Life of the Great Lakes'?
A) Dan Egan
B) Jane Goodall
C) Rachel Carson
D) Bill McKibben
  • 3. What human activity is linked to the degradation of the Great Lakes?
A) Agricultural runoff
B) Oil drilling
C) Mining operations
D) Forestry
  • 4. What governmental body oversees the health of the Great Lakes?
A) Army Corps of Engineers
B) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
C) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
D) Department of Interior
  • 5. What are harmful algal blooms an indicator of?
A) Healthy ecosystems
B) Excess nutrients in water
C) Increased fish populations
D) Improved water quality
  • 6. What effect do invasive species have on native ecosystems?
A) They have no effect
B) They enhance biodiversity
C) They reduce pollution
D) They disrupt the food web
  • 7. What is 'Lake Michigan' primarily known for?
A) Nuclear power plants
B) Recreation and tourism
C) Industrial shipping
D) Agricultural runoff
  • 8. What role do the Great Lakes play in the economy?
A) Agricultural land
B) Oil production
C) Tourist attractions
D) Shipping and transportation
  • 9. What are the Great Lakes collectively known for?
A) Fastest flowing lakes
B) Largest group of freshwater lakes
C) Deepest lakes in the world
D) Most polluted lakes
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