Environmental movement
Who was the author of Silent Springs?
Rachel Carson
What is one safety improvement that was needed and installed into cars?
Seat belts, door locks, or safer fuel tanks
What is a common type of energy source that is derived from old plants and animal remains?
Fossil fuels
When was the unofficial beginning of the environmental movement?
April 1970
What is the purpose of the improvements and new features of vehicles?
So crashed wouldn't be as bad and devastating.
What are the 3 main types of energy plants?
Solar, Nuclear, and fossil fuels
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency
What is one product that had warnings on them?
Flammable fabrics, dangerous toys, and unsafe meat and poultry
How does deforestation affect ecosystems and biodiversity?
It disrupts the balance ecosystems and to the loss of animal and plant species
What act was passed over president Nixon's veto?
The clean air act
Why were car manufacturers getting in trouble?
They put the style of cars before the saftey
What are some alternatives to fossil fuels?
Coal, Oil,, and natural gas