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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 health problems can be caused by high levels of contaminants in a normal household?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Asthma and allergies.
(d) Liver and brain cancer.

2. What do the authors mean by designing products for worst-case scenarios?
(a) Making products so that they work in the most difficult of circumstances.
(b) Making products that are recyclable.
(c) Making products that work only in ideal circumstances.
(d) Making products so that they never wear out.

3. Which product is a good example of something designed for a throwaway society?
(a) Microwaves.
(b) Recycled paper.
(c) Gold jewelry.
(d) Running shoes.

4. What aspect of a roof is not desirable to human health?
(a) It wears rapidly and be frequently replaced.
(b) It is slippery and causes many accidents.
(c) It creates radiation energy.
(d) It can off-gas chemicals that are toxic.

5. What is step 4 of putting eco-effectiveness into practice?
(a) Activate the positive list.
(b) Rent cars or ride bicycles.
(c) Purchase new.
(d) Recycle everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?

2. The authors claim that too much efficiency can result in what?

3. What is step 1 of eco-effectiveness?

4. How did Henry Ford upcycle his shipping boxes?

5. Which of the following is a true statement?

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