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Which statement below about Rachel Carson and her contributions to environmental awareness is true? She wrote an important book that closed the gap between biological and social sciences by examining the interactions between all living things. She wrote in 1949 that humans and nature depend on one another and humans are ethically obligated to protect the environment. She died in 1862, but she had great influence shaping the philosophy of modern-day environmentalism with early calls for protected wildlife areas. She published a book in 1962 about the effects of agricultural use of chemicals and pesticides on the environment and spurred a new national awareness of the environment. She published a book in 1962 about the effects of agricultural use of chemicals and pesticides on the environment and spurred a new national awareness of the environment. Sherman notices the leaves of one tree in his yard begin to change color much earlier than the surrounding trees. He wonders what causes this. Sherman calls a local nursery to ask some questions. If Sherman follows the steps of the scientific method, his next action would be to __________. form a hypothesis reach a conclusion analyze data conduct an experiment form a hypothesis Which of the following is NOT a major impact of population growth?The degradation of habitat and the loss of species The thinning of the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach Earth Air and water pollution and climate change Increased need for energy leading to depletion of natural resources The thinning of the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach Earth "DNA in mammalian cells is arranged in distinct configurations within the mitochondrial system." Choose the most likely source for this quotation. A scientist writing in non-scientific language to appeal more broadly to the general public A politician who wants to influence public opinion and further his own political agenda The media as it is a mixture of data, speculation and scientific jargon A scientist writing in a scientific journal that uses language appropriate for its audience A scientist writing in a scientific journal that uses language appropriate for its audience Select the example that describes a native species. Mountain lions are apex predators that occupy specific environments within western North America. Though originally used to prevent soil erosion, kudzu now displaces many plant species in the southern United States. Wild pigs now overrun many Pacific islands after their accidental introduction by European sailors. A bird species that evolved in the Amazon rainforest has been domesticated and sold as a pet in Europe. Mountain lions are apex predators that occupy specific environments within western North America. Which of the following describes an effect of an environmental issue experienced at the global level? Consumers experience dizziness and nausea from pollutants in the water suppl