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The Invention Of Nature by Andrea Wulf
  • 1. Who is the main subject of 'The Invention of Nature'?
A) Alexander von Humboldt
B) John Muir
C) Henry David Thoreau
D) Charles Darwin
  • 2. What concept did Humboldt introduce that relates nature and humanity?
A) Survival of the fittest
B) The interconnectedness of nature
C) The food chain
D) Natural selection
  • 3. What did Humboldt refer to the subtle connections of nature as?
A) The web of life
B) The food web
C) The balance of nature
D) The ecosystem
  • 4. What was Humboldt's profession?
A) Author
B) Artist
C) Naturalist and explorer
D) Politician
  • 5. Which notable figure was influenced by Humboldt's work?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Charles Darwin
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Albert Einstein
  • 6. Which famous mountain range did Humboldt climb?
A) The Himalayas
B) The Rockies
C) The Alps
D) The Andes
  • 7. What did Humboldt's exploration of the Americas lead to in Europe?
A) A fascination with natural sciences
B) Increased religious fervor
C) An emphasis on industrial progress
D) A decline in interest in science
  • 8. In what century did Humboldt conduct his explorations?
A) 21st century
B) 18th century
C) 20th century
D) 19th century
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