Environmentalism Stemming from the Publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

question 38

Multiple Choice

Environmentalism stemming from the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring differed from earlier North American conservation perspectives by

• A)focusing on human population growth.
• B)placing more emphasis on pollution problems.
• C)emphasizing international problems.
• D)encouraging energy efficiency.
• E)emphasizing the value of natural resources.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Practices

Methods and techniques used in farming to cultivate plants and raise animals for food, fiber, and other products.

Catholicism

A branch of Christianity headed by the Pope and characterized by its traditions and form of liturgy based on the Seven Sacraments.

Fishing Trade

The industry or business of catching, processing, and selling fish and seafood.

European Crop Failures

Periods when agricultural production in Europe significantly declined due to natural conditions, affecting food supplies and economies.