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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Being Less Bad is No Good.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is hard to develop and implement.
(b) It is too organic and turns away big business.
(c) It is affordable and clean.
(d) It is sterile and expensive to use.

3. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?
(a) NASA.
(b) Citizens.
(c) Government.
(d) Designers and manufacturers.

4. What has been the result of more and more efficient factories?
(a) Better product designs.
(b) More production of recyclable products.
(c) More contamination in local areas.
(d) More pleasant work environments for factory workers.

5. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Cradle to cradle.
(b) Cradle to grave.
(c) Grave to cradle.
(d) Grave to grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a goal of eco-efficiency?

2. Which words best describe the focus of production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

3. What is eco-efficiency?

4. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?

5. What is one problem with recycled paper?

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