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Environment and Development in Guyana & the Caribbean Course Recap Quiz

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Who is credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement?

Thalidomide

Rachel Carson (correct)

Torrey Canyon

Nicholas Amendolare

What was the impact of Thalidomide?

Spilled oil along the northern coast of France

Attributed to long-range pollution from western Europe

Caused congenital deformations in babies (correct)

Inspired the modern environmental movement

What did the book 'Silent Spring' primarily raise awareness about?

Establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Harmful effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the environment and human health (correct)

Long-range pollution from western Europe

Death of fish and other organisms in Sweden’s lakes

Which event spilled oil along the northern coast of France?

Torrey Canyon Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the book 'Silent Spring'?

Rachel Carson Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of Thalidomide?

Causing congenital deformations in babies Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement?

Rachel Carson Signup and view all the answers

What did the Torrey Canyon event involve?

Spilling oil along the northern coast of France Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring'?

Harmful effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the environment and human health Signup and view all the answers

What was attributed to the death of fish and other organisms in Sweden's lakes?

Long-range pollution from western Europe Signup and view all the answers