Week 10 -Environmental Impact Assessment Quiz

What are some main features of any lifecycle according to the video?

• Manufacture, Use, Disposal, Accessories

• Extraction, Processing, Distribution, Consumption

• Manufacture, Use, Disposal, Maintenance

• Production, Distribution, Recycling, Reuse

What materials are mobile phones made of according to the video?

• 70% metals, 20% plastics, 10% glass

• 50% metals, 30% plastics, 20% glass

• 60% plastics, 30% glass, 10% rubber

• 40% metals, 20% trace and ceramic materials

How much energy is estimated to be used during the manufacture of a single cell phone?

• 500 milli Joule

• 2000 milli Joule

• 1000 milli Joule

• 1390 milli Joule

What is one way to extend the useful life of a mobile phone according to the video?

• Upgrade to a new model every year

• Keep the phone turned off when not in use

• Dispose of the phone after 6 months

• Use the same phone for as long as possible

What is the environmental impact of packaging and transportation of mobile phones?

• Has no impact on the environment

• Improves air quality

• Consumes valuable natural resources and uses energy

• Reduces carbon emissions

How long is the estimated lifetime of a mobile or cell phone according to the video?

• 5 years

• 1 year

• 18 to 24 months

• 10 years

What is one way to dispose of a phone more responsibly?

• Donate it to a landfill

• Recycle it at electronics recyclers

• Throw it in the trash

• Bury it in the backyard

What materials can be recovered when rechargeable batteries are recycled?

• Materials to make new batteries and stainless steel products

• Plastics and glass

• Rubber and ceramics

• Aluminum and copper

What is the worst possible scenario in the life cycle analysis of manufactured goods according to the video?

• No impact on the environment

• Reuse of materials

• Recycling properly

• Disposal in the landfill

How are cars being constructed to be more environmentally friendly at the end of their useful life?

• Taken apart more easily and separate parts are recycled properly

• Dumped in the ocean

• Left in junkyards

• Burned in incinerators