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

Short Answer Questions

1. ________________ are affected because poisoned fish are not a source of food to sell.

2. ____________ alone have the ability to create carcinogens, which cause cancer.

3. All foods, according to Carson, contain some level of such poisonous chemicals as __________.

4. The long term effects of chemical exposure, per Carson, are easy to ignore as long as they are ___________.

5. The liver can become damaged by the poisons it filters, causing it to become ___________ effective.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nature, despite all the humans do to it, still seems to put up a fight when it comes to the damage humans cause.

Part 1: In what ways does Nature fight back against pollution?

Part 2: Why don't we just let Nature take care of itself instead of taking control of the pollution situation?

Part 3: What are the two critical facts that humans overlook when it comes to nature?

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

Spraying campaigns were once the normal thing to do in order to take control of insect populations - but they are now seen as devastating actions to take.

Part 1: Describe the results of the gypsy spraying campaign.

Part 2: Describe the results of the fire ant eradication.

Part 3: Why are insects so crucial to save in relation to the environment and its ecosystems?

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