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The Death And Life Of The Great Lakes by Dan Egan
Contributed by: Drake
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'The Death and Life of the Great Lakes'?
A) The history of the Great Lakes fishing industry
B) The tourism in the Great Lakes area
C) The geography of the Great Lakes region
D) The ecological changes in the Great Lakes
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Death and Life of the Great Lakes'?
A) Bill McKibben
B) Jane Goodall
C) Rachel Carson
D) Dan Egan
  • 3. What human activity is linked to the degradation of the Great Lakes?
A) Mining operations
B) Oil drilling
C) Forestry
D) Agricultural runoff
  • 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) Healthy ecosystems
B) Increased fish populations
C) Improved water quality
D) Excess nutrients in water
  • 6. What effect do invasive species have on native ecosystems?
A) They disrupt the food web
B) They have no effect
C) They reduce pollution
D) They enhance biodiversity
  • 7. What is 'Lake Michigan' primarily known for?
A) Recreation and tourism
B) Industrial shipping
C) Agricultural runoff
D) Nuclear power plants
  • 8. What role do the Great Lakes play in the economy?
A) Shipping and transportation
B) Tourist attractions
C) Agricultural land
D) Oil production
  • 9. What are the Great Lakes collectively known for?
A) Fastest flowing lakes
B) Deepest lakes in the world
C) Largest group of freshwater lakes
D) Most polluted lakes
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