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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which is an example of a product that is difficult to recycle?
(a) Glass baby food jars.
(b) Lunch bags.
(c) Plastic bottles.
(d) Carpet.

3. What do the authors design for Herman Miller?
(a) Suburban shopping mall.
(b) Athletic shoes.
(c) A furniture factory.
(d) Downtown lofts.

4. Which of the following is an example of how the natural world replenishes itself?
(a) Cherry blossoms falling from the tree.
(b) Caribou migrations.
(c) Catching fish with nets.
(d) Monoculture crops.

5. What is another reason to build using local materials?
(a) It encourages devolution.
(b) It prevents invasive, non-native species from entering the area.
(c) It increases profits for importers.
(d) It stops exportation of local goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what mindset is the new Ford River Rouge factory built?

2. How has leather been tanned in the last forty years?

3. Why can't many materials be recycled?

4. What do the authors suggest in terms of location and size of power plants?

5. How have companies responded to the concerns of the public over the decades?

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