Choosing Electrical Appliances Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 factors you may have to consider when comparing appliances
A
- Suitability
- Initial cost
- Cost-effectiveness
- Energy usage
- Practicality e.g. can be used in areas with limited electricity supplies
2
Q
Standard of living is affected by what?
A
Access to electricity
3
Q
Name 3 advantages of electric lighting
A
- Useful
- Convenient
- Improves safety at night
4
Q
Name the 2 uses of refrigerators
A
- Keep food fresh for longer by slowing the growth of bacteria
- Keep vaccines cold meaning they can be stored and distributed
5
Q
What does lack of refrigeration mean?
A
It is difficult to distribute imporant vaccines
- this can have devastating effects on a country’s population
6
Q
What does electricity play an important role in?
A
Improving public health
7
Q
Hospitals in developed countries rely heavily on ____ e.g. for ____ machines.
A
Hospitals in developed countries rely heavily on electricity e.g. for X-ray machines.
8
Q
What are the consequences on low access to modern machines in hospitals?
A
The diagnosis and treatment of patients is poorer and could reduce life-expectancy.
9
Q
How are communications affected by lack of electricity?
A
No internet or phones
- making it hard for people to keep in touch
- Or for people to send and receive news and information
