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