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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 "And No Birds Sing".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a widespread, critical shortage of ____________ across the globe.
(a) Water treatment
(b) Filters
(c) Fresh water
(d) Rain

2. _____________ must discern for themselves who is telling the truth.
(a) Scientists
(b) Researchers
(c) Citizens
(d) Media

3. The majority of the Earth's surface is covered with __________.
(a) Water
(b) Land
(c) Trees
(d) Birds

4. Continued use of pesticides could very well damage soil ___________.
(a) Illegally
(b) In some areas
(c) Beyond repair
(d) Over time

5. What is the name of the naturally occurring mineral that is toxic to humans and most creatures but is still used as a pesticide?
(a) Carbon
(b) Arsenic
(c) Lead
(d) Boron

Short Answer Questions

1. Humankind is producing new ________ in the laboratory, though these used to be limited only to nature's actions.

2. Without the Earth's ________, there could be no plants.

3. Because synthetic pesticides are ______, they can easily poison intended and unintended targets.

4. Humans __________ plants when an an immediate use is not obvious for a plant.

5. What is contaminated with DDT so that it ends up affecting a human consumer of eggs?

(see the answer key)

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