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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ provides the best ways to control insects, according to Carson.

2. What can the chemical DDT cause in fish?

3. Human life adapts to environment changes ____________.

4. Foods derived from and containing __________ contain the largest amounts of chemicals.

5. What kind of control is actually more effective and less costly than mass spraying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pests are some of the main targets of chemicals in the world. Humans try to kill pests every chance they get, in a variety of different ways and for numerous reasons.

Part 1: What are some of the pests humans try to rid the world of?

Part 2: What happens when a pest is eradicated from an area?

Part 3: What happens to the soil that is in the area where the pests have been eradicated?

Essay Topic 2

Life is something that has existed for millions of years, but the introduction of humans has altered the way life has changed.

Part 1: What does Carson have to say about the way humans have affected the world around them?

Part 2: What does Carson say about how the environment generally interacts with itself?

Part 3: What does Carson mean by the idea that "life does not have the luxury of time?"

Essay Topic 3

Carson offers solutions to the troubles of 'weeds' and insects as well, not just a litany of troubles that are being caused by man's need for control.

Part 1: What are some ways Carson says one could naturally control the spread of 'weeds'?

Part 2: What are some of the ways Carson suggests to control insects that are unwanted in a particular area?

Part 3: Doesn't any form of control harm the environment? Why or why not?

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