1. Who is credited with bringing public attention to the dangers of DDT pesticides through her book “Silent Spring”?

a. Clara Barton
b. Jane Goodall
c. Dian Fossey
d. Rachel Carson

2. In what year was the book “Silent Spring” published?

a. 1950
b. 1962
c. 1975
d. 1988

3. What does DDT stand for?

a. Dangerous Detergent Toxin
b. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
c. Dual-purpose Drowning Treatment
d. Daily Detoxification Treatment

4. Which harmful effect on birds was observed due to the use of DDT?

a. Increased lifespan
b. Thinning of eggshells
c. Improved flight abilities
d. Enhanced reproductive success

5. What organization was established in 1970 in response to growing concerns about environmental pollution, including the impacts of DDT?

a. Greenpeace
b. World Wildlife Fund
c. Environmental Protection Agency
d. Nature Conservancy

6. Which branch of the United States government founded the Environmental Protection Agency?

a. Legislative Branch
b. Judicial Branch
c. Executive Branch
d. Defense Branch

7. DDT was primarily used as a/an:

a. Fertilizer
b. Pesticide
c. Food additive
d. Antibiotic

8. Which of the following statements about the banning of DDT is true?

a. DDT was banned worldwide with immediate effect
b. DDT is still widely used in agricultural practices
c. DDT was banned in the United States after the EPA’s findings
d. DDT is considered completely safe for human consumption

9. What is the long-term environmental impact of DDT?

a. It has no impact on the environment
b. It breaks down quickly without leaving residues
c. It accumulates in the food chain and poses risks to wildlife
d. It helps in the growth of plant species

Answer Key

1. d – Rachel Carson
2. b – 1962
3. b – Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
4. b – Thinning of eggshells
5. c – Environmental Protection Agency
6. c – Executive Branch
7. b – Pesticide
8. c – DDT was banned in the United States after the EPA’s findings
9. c – It accumulates in the food chain and poses risks to wildlife