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

2. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?
(a) Force the product to work under specific circumstances only.
(b) Add more strength to the product so that it works under any circumstance despite the consequences.
(c) Develop the product so that it is consumed by environmental forces.
(d) Weaken the product so that it is safer for consumers.

3. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?
(a) Both the Titanic and the industrial age are symbols of strength.
(b) The Titanic is as productive and efficient as the industrial age.
(c) Both the Titanic and the industrial age appear to be a promising endeavor but are doomed to fail in the end.
(d) The Titanic is as big and successful as the industrial age.

4. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?
(a) They can be developed to have a positive environmental effect.
(b) They can be cancer-causing.
(c) They can weaken the immune system.
(d) They can change our genetic structure.

5. What is a monoculture?
(a) A crop that is superior to other crops.
(b) A crop that is more environmentally friendly than other crops.
(c) A single crop grown year after year in the area.
(d) Multiple crops grown in a single area.