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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best describes how ants are viewed by the authors?
(a) Successful.
(b) Wasteful.
(c) Enriching.
(d) Dangerous.

2. What happens when garbage is incinerated?
(a) It is easier to recycle.
(b) It becomes a more useful material.
(c) It is compacted into smaller areas.
(d) It releases many toxic chemicals into the air.

3. Which is a by-product of power plants that could be used in homes or businesses?
(a) Steam.
(b) Carbon dioxide.
(c) Salt.
(d) Hot water.

4. Which word describes how industry views efficiency?
(a) Equity.
(b) Cumbersome.
(c) Losses.
(d) Profits.

5. What do the authors say we must balance to change industry?
(a) Industry, energy, and economy.
(b) Ecology, equity, and economy.
(c) Ecology, consumers, and employees.
(d) Economy, industry, and employees.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what percent has Egypt´s food crops decreased?

2. All of the following are examples of local insulation and cooling systems, except:

3. What is the goal of Bill and Michael's new company?

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

5. Which phrase describes the authors' view on efficiency?

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