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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 tourism in the Great Lakes area
B) The ecological changes in the Great Lakes
C) The geography of the Great Lakes region
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) Dan Egan
C) Bill McKibben
D) Rachel Carson
  • 3. What human activity is linked to the degradation of the Great Lakes?
A) Agricultural runoff
B) Mining operations
C) Forestry
D) Oil drilling
  • 4. What governmental body oversees the health of the Great Lakes?
A) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
C) Army Corps of Engineers
D) Department of Interior
  • 5. What are harmful algal blooms an indicator of?
A) Increased fish populations
B) Healthy ecosystems
C) Excess nutrients in water
D) Improved water quality
  • 6. What effect do invasive species have on native ecosystems?
A) They disrupt the food web
B) They reduce pollution
C) They have no effect
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) Oil production
B) Shipping and transportation
C) Agricultural land
D) Tourist attractions
  • 9. What are the Great Lakes collectively known for?
A) Deepest lakes in the world
B) Most polluted lakes
C) Fastest flowing lakes
D) Largest group of freshwater lakes
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