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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been the result of more and more efficient factories?

2. Which words best describe how people view nature during the Industrial Revolution?

3. What is the main goal of industry?

4. Why are books problematic to recycle?

5. What is the goal of Germany's Green Party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the authors mean by "crude product"? Also, give an example.

2. Describe the vision that both Bill and Michael have for the future of the environment.

3. Describe the negative consequences the Industrial Revolution has on the environment and human health.

4. Name two common household objects and their hidden health effects because of the chemicals they contain.

5. Explain one example of how recycling is really downcycling of materials.

6. List three examples of how a focus on efficiency in design can have negative consequences.

7. Explain and give an example of how the Industrial Revolution intended to make more and more money.

8. Describe Bill's experience in Jordan as a student and what he is inspired by.

9. Explain what the authors mean by "brute force."

10. Describe why books are traditionally difficult to recycle and how this book itself is a more positive design.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a three-part essay to explain how housing designs can be improved to be more eco-effective.

Part 1. Describe examples from around the world that show how homes can be cooled and insulated with little or no energy consumption.

Part 2. Describe the suggestions that the authors explain for insulation, heating, and cooling designs.

Part 3. Explain how roof tops can be improved to be better insulators and reduce energy needs in the home.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay to explain the problems with current recycling practices. Cover the following three points in your essay.

1. Describe how recycle is inefficient and creates problems with product quality.

2. Describe why more chemicals are needed in recycling than in creating a new product.

3. Give examples of products that are very problematic to recycle.

Essay Topic 3

Write a three-part essay to describe the effects the Industrial Revolution has had on the planet and society.

Part 1. Describe the landscape the Industrial Revolution has created in our cities and in agriculture.

Part 2. Explain how the Industrial Revolution has affected the environment and other living organisms.

Part 3. Describe the positive and negative changes that the Industrial Revolution has brought upon society.

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