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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are pesticides and herbicides commonly used on crops?
(a) To force crops to grow faster.
(b) To attract insects to pollinate crops.
(c) To slow crop growth.
(d) To eliminate weeds and unwanted insects from crops.

2. What material can be used to create a well-designed roof?
(a) Sod or grass.
(b) Concrete.
(c) Aluminum siding.
(d) Dry grass and leaves.

3. How does the cherry tree contribute positively to its environment?
(a) It provides fruit and cleans both the water and air.
(b) It provides a good source of paper pulp.
(c) It provides shaded areas that reduce air conditioning costs.
(d) It provides industry with many of the chemicals necessary for paper production.

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

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Factories consume an enormous amount of our natural resources.
(b) The effects of mass production on the environment are not considered.
(c) Early industrialists do not consider the effects on human health.
(d) Automobiles are built individually by hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technology could a roof top use to lessen energy needs?

2. What health problems can be caused by high levels of contaminants in a normal household?

3. Which of the following statements best describes the authors' point of view?

4. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?

5. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?

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