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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?

2. What toxic chemical is included in the production of plastic water bottles?

3. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?

4. Which is an example of a material that is downcycled?

5. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenges does Michael face while working for the Environmental Protection Agency?

2. Describe the negative consequences the Industrial Revolution has on the environment and human health.

3. Compare the ideas of less-bad and completely positive design.

4. Describe why books are traditionally difficult to recycle and how this book itself is a more positive design.

5. Explain the focus and attitude of the Industrial Revolution.

6. Explain how recycling is problematic and a poor solution to positive design.

7. Describe why the authors warn against too much efficiency in design.

8. Describe the idea of eco-efficiency and how it proposes to solve the industry, consumer, and environment problems.

9. What do the authors mean by "crude product"? Also, give an example.

10. Describe what causes "sick building syndrome" and name some of the associated health effects.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a three-part essay to describe the effects the Industrial Revolution has had on the planet and society.

Part 1. Describe the landscape the Industrial Revolution has created in our cities and in agriculture.

Part 2. Explain how the Industrial Revolution has affected the environment and other living organisms.

Part 3. Describe the positive and negative changes that the Industrial Revolution has brought upon society.

Essay Topic 2

The authors describe five steps to putting eco-effectiveness into practice. Write summary of how to accomplish these five steps if you are a product designer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay to examine how common household objects can pose a threat to health and the environment. Cover the following three points in your essay.

1. Give examples of some common objects that can be harmful to human health and the environment.

2. Describe how chemicals can be released from objects as they are used or decompose in the environment.

3. Explain how materials can contain chemicals that are banned from use in the United States.

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