The Story of Stuff Quiz

What is the system that moves stuff from extraction to disposal called?

• Sustainable production

• Circular economy

• Linear system

• Recycling process

Which country has less than 4% of its original forests left?

• Brazil

• China

• United States

• Russia

What is the most toxic man-made substance known to science?

• Dioxin

• Asbestos

• Mercury

• Lead

What is the primary identity of individuals in the U.S. according to the text?

• Consumers

• Students

• Workers

• Citizens

What is the main activity that people in the U.S. do with their leisure time?

• Socialize

• Watch TV

• Exercise

• Read books

What is the primary goal of the American economy according to the text?

• Produce consumer goods

• Provide healthcare

• Ensure education

• Promote sustainability

What is the number one source of dioxin according to the text?

• Oceans

• Landfills

• Factories

• Incinerators

What is the average amount of garbage each person in the U.S. makes per day?

• 2 pounds

• 1 pound

• 3 pounds

• 4.5 pounds

What is the main reason for the declining national happiness in the U.S. according to the text?

• Decreased social interactions

• Long working hours

• Lack of material possessions

• Increased leisure time

What is the term used for making products useless quickly to encourage buying new ones?

• Planned obsolescence

• Perceived obsolescence

• Recycling process

• Sustainable production