Read the book “Down the RIver” by Edward Abbey
Respond to one of the following prompts. Your response will be no less than 250 words. Be thoughtful in your response, don’t just write surface answers to questions. Your response should demonstrate that you have read the chapter and demonstrate your critical thinking skills.
This must be written in narrative paragraphs! No bullet points or lists. Write in complete sentences.
No Quotes! Everything must be in your own words. Include your own perspective, analysis, opinion when responding to the prompts.
It must be clear to me that you have done the reading!
Cite sources using page numbers from the book for any information used from the book. NO outside sources allowed for this assignment. You may only use Under a White Sky as a source.
Why was the flow of the Chicago River reversed? What were some of the ecological and financial consequences of changing the natural flow of this large body of water?
Why were Asian carp brought to the United States? Why are they a problem? What new challenges have been introduced while managing the population of Asian carp?
How have levees been used to control the movement of the Mississippi River? How has this impacted New Orleans and other coastal regions in Louisiana? What challenges will this region likely face?
