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

Short Answer Questions

1. During what war time was the spraying of chemicals made more intense and more widespread?

2. Our individual bodies have a kind of _______, just as the larger environment does.

3. What organ works to filter out the chemicals that enter the human body?

4. More American children now die from __________ than from any other disease.

5. What did the fire any not destroy, even though the US government made claims that it did?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The water in the world may be plentiful, but that does not necessarily mean it is usable for humans.

Part 1: Why is much of the water on the Earth not drinkable?

Part 2: What are some causes for the most recent water pollution findings?

Part 3: How do pollutants travel from one water source to another?

Essay Topic 2

In the chapter, "Rivers of Death," the plight of the salmon is described in detail.

Part 1: What is the problem with the salmon as described by Carson?

Part 2: How might this problem have affected the surrounding areas?

Part 3: Why can't the fish population help itself? What are some of the ways in which they are going to have a lot of troubles rebounding from this decimation?

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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