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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 "The Other Road".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of the chemicals used in the massive spraying in #78?
(a) DDT
(b) Bitter orange
(c) Melatonin
(d) Aldrin

2. _____________ is not the only source of chemical contamination in the world.
(a) Mass spraying
(b) Nuclear power
(c) Acid rain
(d) Trash

3. What kind of creature plays a vital role as a source for food, as well as being an aerator, a scavenger, and a source of bait?
(a) Smelt
(b) Round worm
(c) Fiddler crab
(d) Earth worm

4. What is used to pollinate the plants and to pollinate the trees?
(a) Humans
(b) Bees
(c) Scientists
(d) Hummingbirds

5. What is also destroyed when the target insects are sprayed by chemicals, damaging and changing the ecosystem?
(a) Their natural enemies
(b) Trees
(c) Humans
(d) Water sources

Short Answer Questions

1. Scientists believe that human __________ is unrealistic.

2. Individual sensitivity to the various toxic substances is extremely ___________.

3. The _________ of Wyoming which supported many animal species were unintentionally killed, leading to massive animal death.

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

5. Most state laws regarding chemical contamination are grossly ___________.

(see the answer key)

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