Question

history of u.s. environmental policy
for questions 6 - 8, write true if the statement is true. if the statement is false, replace the underlined word to make the statement true. write your changes on the line.
6 from the 1780s to the late 1800s, people thought the amount of land and resources in the west was limited.
7 people overused natural resources in the west from the late 1800s through the mid - 1960s.
8 the pristine condition of ohios cuyahoga river during the 1950s and 1960s helped make more people aware of environmental issues.
9 how did rachel carsons silent spring help change u.s. environmental policies?

Explanation:

1. From the 1780s - late 1800s, people in the U.S. generally thought Western land and resources were abundant, not limited.
2. Over - use of natural resources in the West from late 1800s to mid - 1960s is a historical fact.
3. The Cuyahoga River was highly polluted, not in pristine condition, which raised environmental awareness. For question 9, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring exposed the dangers of pesticides, leading to increased public concern and policy changes.
4. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson exposed the harmful effects of pesticides like DDT on the environment and wildlife. It sparked a public outcry and led to increased awareness of environmental issues. This, in turn, pressured the government to re - evaluate and change environmental policies, leading to the banning of some pesticides and the strengthening of environmental regulations.

Answer:

1. False, change "limited" to "unlimited"
2. True
3. False, change "pristine" to "polluted"
4. Silent Spring exposed the harmful effects of pesticides, increased public awareness of environmental issues, and pressured the government to change environmental policies, such as banning certain pesticides and strengthening regulations.