Rachel Carson Was Particularly Critical of the Use of DDT

question 16

Multiple Choice

Rachel Carson was particularly critical of the use of DDT to

• A)control the spread of Dutch elm disease.
• B)eradicate mosquitoes in wetland areas.
• C)control pests in national parks.
• D)fertilize large areas of corn and soy crops.

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