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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Respect Diversity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?
(a) 200.
(b) 30,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 1,000.

2. Which statement best describes the general goal of the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Increase prices so there is less demand for products.
(b) Increase production to decrease numbers of workers.
(c) Produce more products to make more money.
(d) Produce higher quality products.

3. How should homes meet heating, cooling, and power needs?
(a) By being part of the power grid.
(b) By using natural resources like wood.
(c) By consuming fossil fuels.
(d) By being integrated into the larger environment.

4. Which chemical is forbidden to use in the United States in rubber products?
(a) Nitrogen.
(b) Lithium.
(c) Benzene.
(d) Petroleum.

5. Which is a good alternative to printing a typical book?
(a) Make books from extremely durable materials so that they are never thrown away.
(b) Make a smaller version of books that uses less materials.
(c) Create electronic books.
(d) Recycle more books.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?

2. In general, the authors believe that a roof should:

3. Which of the following statements best describes natural systems?

4. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?

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

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