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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Putting Eco-Effectiveness into Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is meant by the word "devolution"?
(a) Eliminating evolutionary process from humans.
(b) Creating more complex designs.
(c) Adding simplicity to design to make it less efficient.
(d) Using the same structures and plants instead of natural diversity.

2. 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 industry with many of the chemicals necessary for paper production.
(d) It provides shaded areas that reduce air conditioning costs.

3. What material is this book made out of?
(a) An easily recycled polymer.
(b) A non-toxic styrofoam.
(c) Recycled paper.
(d) Recycled plastic bags.

4. Which of the following can pass into drinking water?
(a) Plastics.
(b) Solid waste.
(c) Medications.
(d) Pieces of glass.

5. Where are mercury switches common?
(a) In cars.
(b) In microwave ovens.
(c) In toaster ovens.
(d) In refrigerators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of a roof is not desirable to human health?

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

3. What do the authors mean by designing products for worst-case scenarios?

4. Which is a good alternative to printing a typical book?

5. Which chemical is bio-accumulative?

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