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