The Event That Signaled Growing Awareness of the Environment in the 1970s

question 20

Multiple Choice

The event that signaled growing awareness of the environment in the 1970s was

• A) publication of Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring.
• B) the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
• C) the celebration of the first Earth Day.
• D) the inauguration of the national parks movement.
• E) All of these choices.

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