Environment (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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Which is NOT a key area of continuous improvement in manufacturing?
Which is NOT a key area of continuous improvement in manufacturing?
Marketing strategies
What negative impact can replacing existing products too early cause?
What negative impact can replacing existing products too early cause?
Increased landfill waste
How is efficiency measured in manufacturing?
How is efficiency measured in manufacturing?
By comparing actual vs minimum time
What is the main focus of lean manufacturing?
What is the main focus of lean manufacturing?
Eliminating waste
What does just in time (JIT) production mean?
What does just in time (JIT) production mean?
Making products when needed
What benefit do efficient working practices provide?
What benefit do efficient working practices provide?
Fewer mistakes
How much more energy can poor factory design waste?
How much more energy can poor factory design waste?
Up to 30%
What do Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) help identify?
What do Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) help identify?
Ways to reduce pollution
How does using renewable energy help reduce pollution?
How does using renewable energy help reduce pollution?
It reduces carbon dioxide
How can governments support pollution reduction efforts?
How can governments support pollution reduction efforts?
By carbon taxes and subsidies
Which is an effect of global warming?
Which is an effect of global warming?
Rising sea levels
What does reducing material handling in factories achieve?
What does reducing material handling in factories achieve?
Minimises energy for moving materials