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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, when oil would rise to what price per barrel did countries take their coal reserves and convert them to oil?
(a) About $60.
(b) About $65.
(c) About $50.
(d) About $55.

2. When did the author spend a night with the U.S. Border Patrol?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1988.

3. From 2005 to 2007, how many storms hit U.S. land when they were still category 4 or 5 hurricanes?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. When was it discovered that the amount of ozone formed in Antarctica was decreasing yearly?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 1960s.

5. How high in altitude must a person travel to be awarded astronaut wings by the United States?
(a) 75 miles.
(b) 60 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pounds of gasoline can a 10-gallon auto gas tank hold?

2. When did a nuclear power plant near Chernobyl in the Ukraine have a violent accident?

3. When did the United States place an embargo on Japanese oil imports after they invaded China?

4. In Chapter 8, approximately what percent of people died from cancer of unknown causes?

5. How much does a kilogram weigh?

(see the answer key)

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