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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Silent Spring'?
A) Rachel Carson
B) Jane Goodall
C) Margaret Atwood
D) E.O. Wilson
  • 2. In which year was 'Silent Spring' published?
A) 1958
B) 1970
C) 1962
D) 1965
  • 3. What pesticide is heavily criticized in 'Silent Spring'?
A) Malathion
B) Roundup
C) Chlorpyrifos
D) DDT
  • 4. What major event is often associated with the rise of the environmental movement following 'Silent Spring'?
A) First Earth Summit
B) Earth Day
C) International Union for Conservation of Nature conference
D) World Wildlife Fund establishment
  • 5. Which organism is notably affected by DDT as described in the book?
A) Birds
B) Mammals
C) Fishes
D) Insects
  • 6. What profession did Rachel Carson hold?
A) Agronomist
B) Meteorologist
C) Marine biologist
D) Geologist
  • 7. What impact did 'Silent Spring' have on society?
A) Promoted overpopulation
B) Raised awareness of environmental issues
C) Led to the invention of new pesticides
D) Decreased interest in nature
  • 8. How did 'Silent Spring' contribute to the environmental movement?
A) It focused solely on animal welfare.
B) It inspired activism and legislation.
C) It promoted industrial growth.
D) It discouraged environmental protection.
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