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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Through a Narrow Window".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrow window reveal when seen from far away?
(a) Death
(b) Blue skies
(c) Sliver of light
(d) Nothing

2. What was the widespread Canadian spraying program designed to control the population of?
(a) Salmon
(b) Spruce budworm
(c) Bacteria levels in the water
(d) Pond spiders

3. __________________ is the basis of all life function.
(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Cellular oxidation
(c) ATP production
(d) Adenosine

4. What can the chemical DDT cause in fish?
(a) Color changes
(b) Blindness
(c) Depression
(d) Starvation

5. Plants growing in contaminated soil may carry the contaminants into their _____________.
(a) Chlorophyll
(b) DNA
(c) Tissues
(d) Neighbor plants

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cellular structure that contains enzymes which accomplish the work of energy production?

2. The Earth itself is ________ only as long as the creatures within it are.

3. Other crops show signs of damage or ______ when planted in contaminated soil.

4. Where do the fish go from #97 do in order to spawn and to perpetuate their kind?

5. Continued use of pesticides could very well damage soil ___________.

(see the answer key)

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