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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Up in the Air: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After a week with Gates, how does Kolbert feel?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Inspired.

2. What is CRISPR?
(a) An air fryer.
(b) A series of genetic testing.
(c) A collection of techniques used to make it easier to manipulate DNA.
(d) A technique for breeding species.

3. Where does it make sense to have a geothermal plant?
(a) In the jungle.
(b) Along a seam of active volcanoes.
(c) Along a seashore.
(d) In high altitude.

4. How far do coral reefs stretch north and south of the equator?
(a) 30 degrees.
(b) 30 miles.
(c) 20 degrees.
(d) 50 miles.

5. By the time 2016’s global bleaching event ended in 2017, what percentage of the Great Barrier Reef was affected?
(a) Just under 90%.
(b) Over 90%.
(c) Over 50%.
(d) Over 75%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Kolbert and Gates’ plans to meet cancelled?

2. Why was electric shock chosen to deter the fish?

3. Why do people in Asia not want to buy Asian carp from the U.S.?

4. What invention launched the Industrial Revolution?

5. What are CSOs?

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