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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is a by-product of power plants that could be used in homes or businesses?
(a) Steam.
(b) Hot water.
(c) Carbon dioxide.
(d) Salt.

2. Which chemical is forbidden to use in the United States in rubber products?
(a) Benzene.
(b) Lithium.
(c) Nitrogen.
(d) Petroleum.

3. Which word best describes how ants are viewed by the authors?
(a) Successful.
(b) Wasteful.
(c) Enriching.
(d) Dangerous.

4. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?
(a) When consumed.
(b) When frequently touched or rubbed on the skin.
(c) When exposed to carbon dioxide.
(d) When heated to high temperatures.

5. In general, the authors believe that a roof should:
(a) Function as an insulator regardless of the materials used.
(b) Work with nature.
(c) Repel nature.
(d) Contribute to energy consumption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?

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

3. What is true about the inks typically used for printing books?

4. What do most homes use for as a source of power?

5. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?

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