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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What material is this book made out of?
(a) A non-toxic styrofoam.
(b) Recycled plastic bags.
(c) Recycled paper.
(d) An easily recycled polymer.

2. How are most manufacturing processes different than the way ants live in the environment?
(a) Most manufacturing replaces the resources it depletes.
(b) Most manufacturing is concerned with productivity.
(c) Most manufacturing creates waste that is not useful in the environment.
(d) Most manufacturing produces biodegradable chemicals.

3. What is Bill's occupation?
(a) Biologist.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Chemist.
(d) Architect.

4. How does the Exxon Valdez oil spill result in an economic advantage to some companies?
(a) Chemical companies decrease sales in cleaning products.
(b) Local citizen groups raise money by helping with the clean up.
(c) Companies that invest in Exxon Valdez increase profits.
(d) Companies that are associated with the cleanup process increase profits.

5. What is the goal of Bill and Michael's new company?
(a) Make a new industry on exploiting the natural environment.
(b) Give ideas to manufacturing companies on "less bad" design.
(c) Use models from nature to create healthy, happy design.
(d) Create chemicals for the recycling industry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?

3. What word best describes the authors' goal in design?

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

5. Which of the following statements best describes the authors' point of view?

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