The Environmental Movement in the United States, Whose Beginning, in 1970

question 35

Multiple Choice

The environmental movement in the United States, whose beginning, in 1970, is marked by Earth Day, __________.

• A) has grown substantially in size since
• B) rarely has public opinion on its side
• C) supports oil drilling in northern Alaska
• D) is associated with ecoterrorism

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Definitions:

Sacred

Regarded with great respect and reverence, often in a religious or spiritual context.

General Social Survey

A sociological survey conducted in the United States to collect data on demographic characteristics, behaviors, attitudes, and opinions across a wide range of topics.

Collective Effervescence

A communal sense of energy and harmony experienced by members of a group during rituals or shared activities, a concept introduced by Emile Durkheim.

Super Bowl

An annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year.