Design and Technology 3:1 New and Emerging Technology 1

What is a benefit of robotics in modern manufacturing?

• Less waste, more efficient use of materials

• can create products from any material

• Saves people from having to do work

• Less waste, uses lots of material

What does the term 'automation' best describe?

• the use of robots and people

• highly accurate manufacturing

• repeated process within production with a high level of accuracy

• Making products on an assembly line

What is a finite resource?

• One which will last forever like water

• One which has a limited supply like Oil

• One which damages the environment such as coal

• One which does not renew itself quickly enough to meet the needs of future generations such as Coal and Oil

What does 'Ecological Footprint' refer to?

• The impact a person or collection of people have on an environment

• The negative impact of people of a collection of people have on an Environment

• The positive impact of people of a collection of people have on an Environment

• The impact people have on the economy

Why can landfill have a damaging effect on the environment (select two)

• can remove or destroy animal habitats

• Can give people jobs getting rid of the rubbish we no longer need

• Often, material does not break down and can cause pollution

• Can make large mounds where there weren't any before

Which of the following is a non renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Tidal

• Solar