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