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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 is the cellular structure that contains enzymes which accomplish the work of energy production?
(a) Lysosomes
(b) Mitochondria
(c) Golgi Complex
(d) Vesicles

2. Many attempts to control ___________ have results in massive fish kills.
(a) Fire ants
(b) Brown ants
(c) Spiders
(d) Army ants

3. _______________ can be much more effective at controlling budworm.
(a) Natural parasites
(b) Organic herbs
(c) Targeted spraying
(d) Other chemicals

4. What is the form of energy which is produced at every stage of the mitochondrial process?
(a) ARP
(b) ATP
(c) DNA
(d) ADP

5. Not only do chemicals hurt the soil, but they also ____________ the soil for years.
(a) Clean
(b) Change
(c) Remain in
(d) Help

Short Answer Questions

1. Our __________ carry thousands of years of adaptation and evolution to us.

2. _____________ hurts the soil on a virtually permanent basis, according to Carson.

3. ______ ponds are particularly susceptible to poisoning because of their proximity to chemically treated fields.

4. Plants growing in contaminated soil may carry the contaminants into their _____________.

5. ______________ is the basic process of life creation for everything from amoebae to humans.

(see the answer key)

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