OCR DT: Chapter 3 Implications of Wider issues

Carbon footprint means

• Total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere caused by human activity.

• The total amount of carbon on the earth

• How much carbon is given off as we travel

A disadvantage of solar panels is:

• Expensive initial cost

• Large unsightly panels

• They do not last very long

Which of these is not a stage of a Life Cycle Assessment?

• Manufacturing the product

• Product durability (how long will it last?)

• Disposal and recycling

How much energy is used to recycled aluminium in comparison to producing new aluminium?

• 5%

• 15%

• 50%

E-waste refers to:

• electronic devices being discarded

• energy waste

• electronics made from waste

What causes polymer degradation? Choose all that apply.

• Chemical attack

• Photo degradation

• Attrition, wear, sand and water

• Weather changes, heat & cold

• Oxidation

Polymer water bottles are made from:

• LDPE

• PP

• PET

Which of these can be protected by a trademark? Choose all that apply.

• Your design for a new electrical product

• A catch phrase

• A logo containing a swear word

• A branding mark

• The lyrics for your top 10 hit!