Terminology: Environmental Sustainability Quiz

What is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind power

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Coal

What does the product cycle refer to?

• The process of recycling products

• The life cycle of a product from introduction to withdrawal

• The process of reconditioning products

• The process of re-engineering products

What is the main goal of waste mitigation strategies?

• To prevent waste disposal

• To reuse waste materials

• To increase waste production

• To reduce waste production

What is the precautionary principle related to?

• Minimizing waste production

• Reconditioning products

• Anticipating potential problems in product design

• Recycling obsolete products

What is the purpose of reconditioning a product?

• To redesign the product for better performance

• To rebuild the product to an 'as new' condition

• To separate the components of the product

• To dispose of the product

What do reserves refer to in terms of natural resources?

• Resources that can be replenished with time

• Resources that have been identified in terms of quantity and quality

• Resources that cannot be re-made or re-grown

• Resources that are available in a given context

What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?

• They do not abate at all

• They are not replenished with time

• They can be replenished with time

• They cannot be re-grown

What is the prevention principle focused on?

• Avoiding or minimizing waste production

• Recycling obsolete products

• Reusing products in different contexts

• Recovering raw materials

What is the primary focus of waste management strategies?

• To increase waste production

• To prevent waste disposal

• To reuse waste materials

• To dispose of waste immediately

What is the concept of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' aimed at achieving?

• Increasing waste production

• Minimizing waste generation

• Maximizing waste disposal

• Ignoring waste management