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