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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is an example of a material that is downcycled?
(a) Dead organic matter.
(b) Aluminum cans.
(c) Gold jewelry.
(d) The book itself.

2. What is meant by an "industrial re-evolution"?
(a) Design products to reflect the diversity in the natural world.
(b) Design products to have a superior technology that does not depend on natural resources.
(c) Design products that to do not depend on the environment or its natural evolution.
(d) Design products to encourage more industrialization.

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

4. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?
(a) He eats many recyclable foods.
(b) The environment is dirty and polluted.
(c) He learns from many famous mathematicians.
(d) Everywhere there are many beautiful and well-designed items.

5. What do most homes use for as a source of power?
(a) Wind.
(b) Biofuels.
(c) Geothermal energy.
(d) Fossil fuels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are car parts difficult to recycle?

2. What statement best describes how the authors feel about consumerism?

3. What material is this book made out of?

4. Where is there a positive example of a sewage treatment facility?

5. Which statement most accurately reflects the authors' ideas?

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