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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Waste Equals Food.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to agriculture in the Americas?
(a) It becomes an unsustainable design.
(b) It becomes a system modeled after early nomads.
(c) It creates a system to replenish the soil.
(d) It creates new ways to nurture crops.

2. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?
(a) He learns from many famous mathematicians.
(b) The environment is dirty and polluted.
(c) Everywhere there are many beautiful and well-designed items.
(d) He eats many recyclable foods.

3. What words best describe the environment that Michael grows up in?
(a) Violent.
(b) Communist.
(c) Scientific.
(d) Philosophical.

4. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?
(a) A condition where the heart cannot function properly because of a high level of emotional stress.
(b) A syndrome that causes dizziness when indoors every day.
(c) A wide range of immunologic responses to the environment like asthma and allergies.
(d) A disease characterized by high fever.

5. The authors claim that too much efficiency can result in what?
(a) Quality products.
(b) Profits.
(c) Danger.
(d) Energy loss.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?

3. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?

4. All of the following are examples of crude products as defined by the author, except...

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

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