Sustainability (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What does sustainability mean?
What does sustainability mean?
Meeting today's needs without harming future generations
What are finite resources?
What are finite resources?
Materials that can't be renewed fast enough
Which of these is an example of a finite resource?
Which of these is an example of a finite resource?
Metal ores
How long is coal projected to last at current consumption rates?
How long is coal projected to last at current consumption rates?
Over 130 years
How long is oil estimated to last at current usage levels?
How long is oil estimated to last at current usage levels?
About 20 years
What are non-finite resources?
What are non-finite resources?
Resources replenished through natural processes
Which is an example of a non-finite resource?
Which is an example of a non-finite resource?
Plants for biodiesel
What is the key advantage of non-finite resources?
What is the key advantage of non-finite resources?
They can be renewed in human timescales
What can poor waste management lead to?
What can poor waste management lead to?
Pollution of rivers and global warming
What does Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) measure?
What does Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) measure?
Environmental impacts from cradle to grave
What is the most desirable option in the waste hierarchy?
What is the most desirable option in the waste hierarchy?
Reduce
What is the least desirable option in the waste hierarchy?
What is the least desirable option in the waste hierarchy?
Dispose/Landfill