View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eco-Effectiveness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?
(a) Because goat hair is a good insulator but hard to find.
(b) Because Bedouins have a constant source of this environmentally friendly material.
(c) Because Bedouins hate goats.
(d) Because Bedouins like tents that are heavy.

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

3. How does the cherry tree contribute positively to its environment?
(a) It provides industry with many of the chemicals necessary for paper production.
(b) It provides a good source of paper pulp.
(c) It provides shaded areas that reduce air conditioning costs.
(d) It provides fruit and cleans both the water and air.

4. What would NOT be a characteristic of a building inspired by the cherry tree?
(a) It would be efficient and pleasant to work in at the same time.
(b) It would let in daylight.
(c) It would be sealed off from the environment.
(d) The windows would be open.

5. Approximately how many chemicals are in use by industry today?
(a) 80,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 500.
(d) 10,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. The authors envision all of the following about a building modeled after the cherry tree, except:

2. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?

3. What are some unique properties of ink used in printing this book?

4. What is one problem with recycled paper?

5. How must ink be removed from paper in order to recycle the paper?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 361 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample