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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Menominee tribe use their forest resources?
(a) They don't collect any trees for any reason.
(b) They sell a certain number of trees to maintain the rest of the forest.
(c) They take only half of the trees at a time.
(d) They collect only the weak or sick trees, leaving the healthy trees to grow.

2. How must ink be removed from paper in order to recycle the paper?
(a) The paper must be bleached.
(b) Very expensive chemicals must be used to remove inks.
(c) Paper cannot be recycled.
(d) Inks can be removed with hot water and soap.

3. What does Paul Erlich write about?
(a) The negative consequences of overpopulation and rampant production.
(b) The global consequences of recycling.
(c) The possibility of government control over industry.
(d) The positive influence of industry on consumers.

4. What is ecological chemistry?
(a) The development or use of chemicals that are safe for the environment.
(b) The exploitation of natural chemicals in manufacturing.
(c) The study of toxic chemicals produced by animals.
(d) The use of chemicals that are dangerous to humans but good for the environment.

5. What is Silent Spring to educate the public about specifically?
(a) The dangers of DDT in the environment.
(b) The difficulties in recycling organic materials.
(c) The harmony between industry and society.
(d) The Industrial Revolution and its destruction of a romantic society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What structural material did McDonough suggest for the Bedouin houses?

2. Which statement best describes the general goal of the Industrial Revolution?

3. What do conventional plastic shoes emit every time you walk or run?

4. How do the Chinese traditionally maintain nutrients to their rice patties?

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

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