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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. The authors envision all of the following about a building modeled after the cherry tree, except:
(a) Native grasses on the roof.
(b) Low ceilings to accommodate for more floors to the building.
(c) Windows that provide beautiful views.
(d) Energy efficient insulation.

2. Which statement below would be a good title for this section of the book?
(a) How to use the environment for the benefit of business.
(b) How to make successful designs for the Earth and its people.
(c) How to make more efficient energy.
(d) How to employ happy workers.

3. Why is removing individual toxic compounds from products difficult?
(a) It is impossible to remove only one toxic compound.
(b) It is too difficult to reinvent the manufacturing process needed.
(c) It lowers the quality of the material and the overall product.
(d) It is still easy to include other chemicals with potential toxicity.

4. What is a potential problem associated with pesticide and herbicide use?
(a) Their gases can be very explosive.
(b) Their toxins build up in the environment.
(c) Their production is very cheap.
(d) Their chemicals can be recycled.

5. What is problematic about the attitude of design and production during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Materials are recyclable.
(b) Production is too expensive to make good money.
(c) Landfills are too full to be used.
(d) All material is eventually wasted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of a roof is not desirable to human health?

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

3. What is inspiring about cherry trees to the authors?

4. What product contains a significant amount of mercury?

5. What material is the book itself made of?

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