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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. Which products are the best examples of the brute force mentality?
(a) Petrochemicals and coal.
(b) Pet foods.
(c) Cookware.
(d) Children's toys.

2. Which of the following is not a goal of eco-efficiency?
(a) Reduce consumption of resources.
(b) Reduce consumer spending.
(c) Increase profits.
(d) Use safer chemicals during material production.

3. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?
(a) Because Bedouins have a constant source of this environmentally friendly material.
(b) Because Bedouins hate goats.
(c) Because goat hair is a good insulator but hard to find.
(d) Because Bedouins like tents that are heavy.

4. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?
(a) Add more strength to the product so that it works under any circumstance despite the consequences.
(b) Force the product to work under specific circumstances only.
(c) Develop the product so that it is consumed by environmental forces.
(d) Weaken the product so that it is safer for consumers.

5. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?
(a) The ink is very hard to remove, even if water soluble.
(b) The ink is very toxic if ingested.
(c) The ink is a common allergen.
(d) The ink is easy to remove but damages the pages in the process.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?

2. All of the following are examples of crude products as defined by the author, except...

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?

4. Which chemical is forbidden to use in the United States in rubber products?

5. What do the authors mean by "one size fits all"?

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