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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 is a by-product of power plants that could be used in homes or businesses?

2. In this section what do the authors wish to encourage?

3. What do some people make with old tires in Africa?

4. Why are the results of contamination so permanent on the planet?

5. Which of the following is a true statement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why the authors find the cherry tree an inspiration for new industrial designs.

2. Explain why contamination is so permanent on the planet.

3. Describe the ideal design for a roof.

4. Describe what the authors suggest we do with products that produce toxic chemicals when they are recycled.

5. Describe how our water supply is affected by the "throwaway" mentality.

6. Describe what modern design and architecture does to the landscape.

7. How are the materials used to make the book Cradle to Cradle different than a typical bookstore book?

8. Give two examples of local cooling power.

9. Explain what the authors mean by a "throwaway society."

10. Describe some good examples of useful packaging.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a three-part essay to summarize the experience and early inspiration for each of the authors.

Part 1. Describe the childhood and education of each author.

Part 2. Explain the significant event in each author's early career that became his inspiration to create positive designs.

Part 3. Describe how the authors meet their goals in creating their new company.

Essay Topic 2

Define the word "downcycling." Then, explain how our concept of recycling is really downcycling. Finally, describe the effects that downcycling has on the environment and consumers.

Essay Topic 3

Write a three-part essay to explain how housing designs can be improved to be more eco-effective.

Part 1. Describe examples from around the world that show how homes can be cooled and insulated with little or no energy consumption.

Part 2. Describe the suggestions that the authors explain for insulation, heating, and cooling designs.

Part 3. Explain how roof tops can be improved to be better insulators and reduce energy needs in the home.

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