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