Life Cycle Analysis & Recycling (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluate?
What does a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluate?
Environmental impact over entire lifespan
How many main stages are considered in a Life Cycle Assessment?
How many main stages are considered in a Life Cycle Assessment?
5
What environmental problem is caused by mining during materials extraction?
What environmental problem is caused by mining during materials extraction?
Destroys natural environments
What does the manufacturing stage produce in large volumes?
What does the manufacturing stage produce in large volumes?
Carbon emissions and waste
What is the primary environmental impact during product distribution?
What is the primary environmental impact during product distribution?
Carbon emissions from transportation
How do electrical goods contribute to emissions during use?
How do electrical goods contribute to emissions during use?
Increase demand for fossil fuel power
Which disposal methods are mentioned in the note?
Which disposal methods are mentioned in the note?
Recycling, incineration, landfilling
What can landfills release into the environment?
What can landfills release into the environment?
Toxic pollutants into groundwater
What type of resource is crude oil, used for plastic bags?
What type of resource is crude oil, used for plastic bags?
Non-renewable
What disposal advantage do paper bags have over plastic bags?
What disposal advantage do paper bags have over plastic bags?
Biodegradable and recyclable
At which stages do plastic and paper bags differ most significantly?
At which stages do plastic and paper bags differ most significantly?
Raw material extraction and disposal
What issue arises from subjective judgements in LCAs?
What issue arises from subjective judgements in LCAs?
Variability in assessments