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