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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "The Human Price".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the naturally occurring mineral that is toxic to humans and most creatures but is still used as a pesticide?
(a) Boron
(b) Carbon
(c) Arsenic
(d) Lead

2. It may be impossible to tell what is __________ and what is effect because there may be years between the two.
(a) Toxic
(b) Truth
(c) Harmful
(d) Cause

3. What was infected with chemicals that led to the death of so many robins?
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Earthworms
(d) Nest building material

4. The temporary elimination of some ___________ will continue to result in horrific and permanent physical trauma.
(a) Insects
(b) Animals
(c) Humans
(d) Plants

5. DDT is passed long through the ___________ during the course of nearly everyone's life.
(a) Air
(b) Packaged foods
(c) Food chain
(d) Exhaust fumes

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the widespread Canadian spraying program designed to control the population of?

2. DDT seems to be able to be stored in the __________ tissues of the body.

3. What is the most important earth-dwelling creature, according to Carson?

4. There is a widespread, critical shortage of ____________ across the globe.

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

(see the answer key)

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