Practice The Steady Erosion Of Sustainability And Mitigative Actions (1.3.1) - Impact of Civil Engineering: An introduction

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Question 1.
What is the main focus of 'Silent Spring'?
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Think about what the author was addressing related to nature.
Question 2.
Which global event initiated environmental awareness in the 1970s?
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It occurs every April.
3Question 3.
What was 'Silent Spring' critical of?
- Deforestation
- Pesticides
- Water pollution
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What does the title imply about the environment?
4Question 4.
True or False: The Chipko Movement involved hugging trees.
- True
- False
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Think about its literal action.
Question 5.
Investigate how the publication of 'Silent Spring' interlinked with the environmental policies of the 1970s in the USA.
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Look at the timeline from publication to legislative action.
Question 6.
Compose a reflective piece on how grassroots movements like the Chipko Movement could inspire current environmental initiatives.
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Think about both historical context and modern applications.

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