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The Invention Of Nature by Andrea Wulf
Contributed by: Dixon
  • 1. Who is the main subject of 'The Invention of Nature'?
A) Henry David Thoreau
B) John Muir
C) Charles Darwin
D) Alexander von Humboldt
  • 2. What concept did Humboldt introduce that relates nature and humanity?
A) Natural selection
B) The interconnectedness of nature
C) Survival of the fittest
D) The food chain
  • 3. What did Humboldt refer to the subtle connections of nature as?
A) The food web
B) The ecosystem
C) The balance of nature
D) The web of life
  • 4. What was Humboldt's profession?
A) Naturalist and explorer
B) Artist
C) Author
D) Politician
  • 5. Which famous mountain range did Humboldt climb?
A) The Himalayas
B) The Rockies
C) The Andes
D) The Alps
  • 6. Which notable figure was influenced by Humboldt's work?
A) Isaac Newton
B) Galileo Galilei
C) Albert Einstein
D) Charles Darwin
  • 7. In what century did Humboldt conduct his explorations?
A) 21st century
B) 19th century
C) 18th century
D) 20th century
  • 8. What did Humboldt's exploration of the Americas lead to in Europe?
A) An emphasis on industrial progress
B) A decline in interest in science
C) A fascination with natural sciences
D) Increased religious fervor
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