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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Being Less Bad is No Good.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?
(a) Many chemicals are used to control crops.
(b) Causes a decrease in natural soil fertility.
(c) Easier to grow and ship crops.
(d) Eliminates the natural genetic diversity within a crop.

2. What is ecological chemistry?
(a) The use of chemicals that are dangerous to humans but good for the environment.
(b) The study of toxic chemicals produced by animals.
(c) The exploitation of natural chemicals in manufacturing.
(d) The development or use of chemicals that are safe for the environment.

3. What is one problem with recycled paper?
(a) It still contains the ink marks from the original paper.
(b) It contains a higher level of toxins after the recycling process.
(c) It has stains from the bleaching process.
(d) It can cause blindness if consumed in large quantities.

4. What is the problem with recycling as we know it?
(a) Recycling means using the materials in a way they were not intended.
(b) Recycling means losing more money to better technology.
(c) Recycling means eating old food.
(d) Recycling means using inferior products.

5. All of the following are examples of crude products as defined by the author, except...
(a) Plastic water bottles.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Fresh produce.
(d) Polyester fabric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the authors' goal in design?

2. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?

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

4. The authors claim that too much efficiency can result in what?

5. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced outside the U.S.?

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