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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) Bill McKibben
C) Rachel Carson
D) Jane Goodall
  • 3. What human activity is linked to the degradation of the Great Lakes?
A) Oil drilling
B) Forestry
C) Mining operations
D) Agricultural runoff
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. What role do the Great Lakes play in the economy?
A) Agricultural land
B) Shipping and transportation
C) Oil production
D) Tourist attractions
  • 7. What is 'Lake Michigan' primarily known for?
A) Industrial shipping
B) Recreation and tourism
C) Nuclear power plants
D) Agricultural runoff
  • 8. What governmental body oversees the health of the Great Lakes?
A) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B) Army Corps of Engineers
C) Department of Interior
D) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • 9. What are harmful algal blooms an indicator of?
A) Improved water quality
B) Excess nutrients in water
C) Healthy ecosystems
D) Increased fish populations
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