Resources, Waste Mitigation, and Clean Technology Quiz

What are resources?

• Technological innovations in energy storage

• Raw materials extracted from nature used for production

• Products manufactured using renewable energy

• Waste materials that can be recycled

What defines reserves?

• The portion of a resource that can be economically extracted at present

• Resources that are renewable and sustainable

• The estimated future availability of resources

• The total amount of resources available globally

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Uranium

What is a limitation of renewable resources?

• They are always abundant

• They can become non-renewable through overuse

• They are not affected by human activity

• They are cheaper than non-renewable resources

What are proven reserves?

• Resources that are too expensive to extract

• Identified resources that can be extracted with current technology

• Resources that are only theoretically available

• Resources that are not yet discovered

What is waste mitigation?

• Encouraging the use of single-use plastics

• Reducing waste generation and improving disposal methods

• Increasing the amount of waste produced

• Creating more landfills

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 R's of waste reduction?

• Reinvent

• Refuse

• Reduce

• Recycle

What does the circular economy approach emphasize?

• Linear production processes

• Disposal of products in landfills

• Closed-loop systems where materials are reused

• Increased waste generation

What is embodied energy?

• Energy used only during the production phase

• Total energy used across a product's lifecycle

• Energy lost during waste disposal

• Energy generated from renewable sources

Which battery type is known for being heavy and having a short lifespan?

• NiCad

• Hydrogen Fuel Cells

• Lithium-Ion

• Lead-Acid