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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Respect Diversity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the authors claim about the preferences of consumers?
(a) People want more powerful products for less money.
(b) People prefer diversity and will buy locally produced goods.
(c) People prefer more cost effective generic brands.
(d) People want high quality products at increased cost.

2. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Cradle to cradle.
(b) Grave to cradle.
(c) Grave to grave.
(d) Cradle to grave.

3. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?
(a) Causes a decrease in natural soil fertility.
(b) Eliminates the natural genetic diversity within a crop.
(c) Many chemicals are used to control crops.
(d) Easier to grow and ship crops.

4. What technology could a roof top use to lessen energy needs?
(a) Water heaters.
(b) Solar collectors.
(c) Gas generators.
(d) Diesel turbines.

5. What is meant by an "industrial re-evolution"?
(a) Design products that to do not depend on the environment or its natural evolution.
(b) Design products to reflect the diversity in the natural world.
(c) Design products to have a superior technology that does not depend on natural resources.
(d) Design products to encourage more industrialization.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the authors say we must balance to change industry?

2. What do the authors suggest as an example of a good sewage treatment plan?

3. Which statement below would be a good title for this section of the book?

4. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?

5. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?

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