Life cycle assessment (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is a life cycle assessment (LCA)?
What is a life cycle assessment (LCA)?
A method to work out total environmental impact of a product
How many main stages are there in a product life cycle?
How many main stages are there in a product life cycle?
Six stages
Which of these is one of the six stages of a product life cycle?
Which of these is one of the six stages of a product life cycle?
Raw material extraction
How many main factors are measured when doing an LCA?
How many main factors are measured when doing an LCA?
Four main factors
Which of these is NOT measured as a main factor in an LCA?
Which of these is NOT measured as a main factor in an LCA?
Product colour
How much energy does a plastic bag for life use compared to a single-use plastic bag?
How much energy does a plastic bag for life use compared to a single-use plastic bag?
7.6 times more energy
How much waste does a cotton bag produce?
How much waste does a cotton bag produce?
1800g of waste
How do cotton bags compare to plastic bags for life in energy use?
How do cotton bags compare to plastic bags for life in energy use?
Cotton bags use less energy
Why can claims like 'cotton bags are better as they use less energy' be misleading?
Why can claims like 'cotton bags are better as they use less energy' be misleading?
LCA looks at all factors together, not one
What is one limitation of LCA studies?
What is one limitation of LCA studies?
Different studies might give different results
What does an LCA examine from start to finish?
What does an LCA examine from start to finish?
Every stage from raw materials to disposal