Environmental and moral - end of unit

What is a major consequence of the growth in the world's population and expectations for higher standards of living?

• Decrease in pollution

• Reduction in environmental damage

• Gradual depletion of natural resources

• Increase in renewable energy sources

Which country uses 25% of the world's energy despite having under 5% of the world's population?

• China

• Brazil

• India

• USA

What is a conflict of interest in the manufacturing industry regarding resources?

• Promoting renewable energy sources

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Continuing to use non-renewable resources because they are cheaper

• Encouraging consumers to recycle

What is a key solution to improve environmental sustainability according to the text?

• Ignore recycling efforts

• Design products to use less materials or sustainable materials

• Increase consumerism through marketing

• Encourage disposable products

What is the process by which the life cycle of a product can be assessed?

• Environmental Impact Analysis

• Energy Consumption Evaluation

• Life Cycle Analysis

• Resource Depletion Assessment

Which substance has the highest percentage of energy required for recycling compared to making it from scratch?

• Aluminium

• Steel

• Plastics

• Glass

What is a major disadvantage of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?

• Produce carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

• Are renewable and sustainable

• Are easy to replace once used up

• Do not contribute to global warming

Which renewable energy source harnesses the power of wind to generate electricity?

• Solar

• Tides

• Wind

• Water

What is a key moral responsibility of designers according to the text?

• Devise products that are safe to use and don't encourage inappropriate activities

• Use inferior materials to save money

• Ignore safety considerations to reduce costs

• Exploit the workforce for manufacturing

What is a major advantage of nuclear fuel mentioned in the text?

• Contributes to global warming

• Has a limited supply of raw material

• Produces large amounts of waste

• Does not produce greenhouse gases