C10 Using Resources

Question 1

reusing..

Answer 1

..refers to lengthening the life of an item by using it for a different purpose

Question 2

recycling..

Answer 2

..is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away, and turning them into new products

Question 3

sustainable development is..

Answer 3

..development that meets the needs of the current generation without compromising those of the future generations

Question 4

finite resources are..

Answer 4

..resources that are limited

Question 5

renewable resources are..

Answer 5

..resources that can be used repeatedly over time + does not run out

Question 6

a life cycle assessment..

Answer 6

..calculates the environmental impact of products or services through their entire life span.

Question 7

the four stages of a LCA is:

Answer 7

1) extracting and processing the materials
2) manufacturing and packaging the product
3) using the product
4) disposing the product

Question 8

potable water is..

Answer 8

water that is safe to drink

Question 9

the three criteria for potable water is:

Answer 9

1) pH of 6.5 - 8.5
2) contains no micro-organisms
3) has low levels of dissolved substances

Question 10

freshwater is..

Question 11

seawater is..

Question 12

groundwater is..

Question 13

surface water is..

Question 14

pure water is..