Which statement best describes the author's purpose in writing Silent Spring? A to call attention to the fact that America is filled with beautiful towns and farmsto call attention to the fact that America is filled with beautiful towns and farms B to raise an alarm about the effects of pesticides like DDT on the environmentto raise an alarm about the effects of pesticides like DDT on the environment C to argue that pesticides saved millions of lives in WWII from insect-borne diseaseto argue that pesticides saved millions of lives in WWII from insect-borne disease D to warn that DDT may be a necessary evil for producing sufficient crop yields

B. to raise an alarm about the effects of pesticides like DDT on the environment to raise an alarm about the effects of pesticides like DDT on the environment

Explanation:

The book 'Silent Springs' by Rachel Carson was published in 1962. Rachel Carson was a marine biologist who had written many books about oceans.

The book 'Silent Springs' explained how chemical pesticides such as DDT work,and how they negatively impact the environment. It offered suggestions on sustainable agricultural practices.

The book opened a chapter of global grassroots environmental movement that has gradually gathered momentum over the years.

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