Sustainability – Life cycle analysis, carbon footprint
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Sustainability – Life cycle analysis, carbon footprint
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Sustainability – Life cycle analysis, carbon footprint
Design & Technology
Instructions: Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct answer. For short answer questions, write your response in the space provided. For true/false questions, indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What does 'life cycle analysis' (LCA) primarily assess?
AA) The cost of production
BB) The environmental impact of a product
CC) The design aesthetic
DD) The marketing strategy
2.
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a product?
AA) Production
BB) Distribution
CC) Use
DD) Marketing
3.
Which material is generally considered more sustainable?
AA) Plastic
BB) Aluminum
CC) Bamboo
DD) Glass
4.
What is the main purpose of calculating a carbon footprint?
AA) To measure the financial cost of a product
BB) To determine the amount of waste generated
CC) To assess the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product
DD) To evaluate customer satisfaction
5.
Which of the following is an eco-design principle?
AA) Maximizing material use
BB) Minimizing waste
CC) Increasing transportation distances
DD) Using non-renewable resources
6.
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
AA) Coal
BB) Oil
CC) Wind
DD) Natural gas
7.
Life cycle analysis can help identify which of the following?
AA) The best marketing strategy
BB) The most efficient manufacturing process
CC) Areas for reducing environmental impact
DD) The final retail price
8.
What is an example of a sustainable practice in manufacturing?
AA) Using toxic chemicals
BB) Implementing energy-efficient machinery
CC) Increasing waste production
DD) Burning fossil fuels
9.
Which of the following does NOT contribute to a larger carbon footprint?
AA) Shorter transportation distances
BB) High energy consumption
CC) Use of non-renewable resources
DD) Frequent travel
10.
Why is it important to use sustainable materials in design?
AA) They are always cheaper
BB) They improve product aesthetics
CC) They reduce environmental harm
DD) They are easier to work with
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
Sustainable materials are always more expensive than conventional materials.
2.
Life cycle analysis only considers the production phase of a product.
3.
Eco-design principles can help reduce waste and improve product sustainability.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Define 'carbon footprint' in your own words.
2.
List three benefits of conducting a life cycle analysis.
3.
What are two examples of sustainable materials?
4.
Explain the concept of eco-design.
5.
What role does recycling play in sustainability?
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