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Science and technology have both positive and negative effects on society. What could be a negative effect of using cell phones?

Early cell phones were once quite large, but now they are pocket-sized.

Cell phones have now replaced most home phones.

Using cell phones while driving increases the likelihood of crashing.

Cell phones can be used to make calls and send text messages.

How did Silent Spring by Rachel Carson influence decisions about the use of DDT?

It guided the US Department of Agriculture’s regulation of DDT.

It issued a cancellation order for the use of DDT.

It helped the United Nations negotiate a treaty to ban DDT and other pollutants.

It alerted the public to the dangers of pesticide use.

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