History
When was silent Spring Published?
1962
What was Rachel Carlson's Job?
Marine Biologist and Writer
What animals were dying because of pesticides?
Birds
What part of the human body can pesticides harm?
The nervous system
What does Carson say people must demand?
Protection of the environment
What Chemical is most famously discussed in the book?
DDT
Where was she born?
Springdale, Pennsylvania
What happened to the bird eggs because of chemicals like DDT?
The shells became thin and broke
What disease did Carson warn pesticides could increase?
Cancer
What alternative to pesticides does she support?
Biological control (using natural predators)
What was DDT used for?
Killing insects
When was she born?
May 27, 1907
What happened to fish in polluted rivers?
They died or became poisoned
How can people come into contact with pesticides?
Through food, water, and air
What does she say the government must do?
Regulate chemical use
Why didn't people question pesticides at 1st?
They trusted chemicals and didn't think about their long term effects
What type of writing was she know for?
Nature writing
What did pesticides do to soil?
They contaminated it
Who did Carson say is more vulnerable to chemicals?
Children
What does Carson say citizens should do?
Ask questions and stay informed
What does the title silent spring warn about?
A spring with no birds because silence killed them
What did Critics call her after the book came out?
Radical, disloyal and scientific
What did Carson say chemicals do inside animals?
They build up in their body over time
What did she warn about long‑term exposure?
It can cause serious health problems
What is the main goal of Silent Spring?
To warn the public and inspire change