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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. To keep the temperature increase at a minimum, the world would have to end all emissions by when?
(a) The next decade.
(b) The next five decades.
(c) The next few years.
(d) The next century.

2. What does Kevin Irons, the assistant chief of fisheries at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, feel is the best way to control the carp population?
(a) Poison.
(b) Overfishing.
(c) Electrocution.
(d) Bubbles and loud noises.

3. To what does Kolbert compare the bringing back of a species from the brink of extinction?
(a) Reincarnation.
(b) A heavenly miracle.
(c) Stockholm Syndrome.
(d) God Syndrome.

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

5. What are the main causes of the shrinkage of Isle de Jean Charles?
(a) The shore is lacking natural vegetation to keep soil in place.
(b) Flood control measures and oil industry digging.
(c) Multiple hurricanes.
(d) It is slowly sinking due to rising sea levels.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Up in the Air: Chapter 1, Kolbert decides to support what type of service?

2. Kolbert tells the reader that geothermal plants are relatively clean but do produce what gases?

3. What act led to the introduction of Asian carp?

4. How are rodents often currently killed?

5. What book does Kolbert say led to the introduction of Asian carp in U.S. rivers?

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