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

3. What is the form of energy which is produced at every stage of the mitochondrial process?

4. _______________ has been largely controlled through improved living conditions and sanitation.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

But the truth is that mass spraying is not the only source of chemical contamination in the world.

Part 1: What are some other causes of chemical contamination in the world?

Part 2: Is most people's chemical exposure little by little or in one large dose? Why?

Part 3: What are some of the everyday sources of chemicals in our lives?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The cycle between the various areas of the environment begins to reveal just how intertwined everything is - and how horrible it would be if one part of the cycle is disrupted.

Part 1: Describe the cycle that takes place between the plants, the soil, and the animals.

Part 2: Why is the soil so important in this life cycle?

Part 3: What is the role of the insects and the mites in the soil?

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