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