Over Production and Consumption Quiz

________ refers to the process of creating goods and services

• Consumption

• Production

Why do individuals, households, or businesses consume products?

• To satisfy their needs and wants.

• To create new goods.

• To increase production.

• To sell to others.

________ refers to the process of using goods and services

• Consumption

• Production

What is a key feature of consumption in the 21st century?

• Focus on mass production

• Move towards sustainability and eco-friendly products

• Simple, agrarian lifestyles

• Widespread use of household appliances

What environmental concern began to rise in the late 20th century due to increased consumption?

• Lack of technology

• Overconsumption's environmental impact

• Shortage of goods

• Decrease in digital consumption

What did the Industrial Revolution lead to an increased availability of?

• Digital products

• Goods

• Automobiles

• Appliances

What is a major trend in consumption in the 21st century?

• Decreased digital consumption

• Move towards sustainability and ecofriendly products

• Focus on mass production

• Only local goods are consumed

What is the purpose of thinking about where products come from or who makes them?

• To become more aware of consumerism

• To find cheaper products

• To follow trends

• To shop faster

In what period did consumption grow exponentially?

• industrial

• Post WW2

• Late 20th century

• 21st centure

According to the Or Foundation, how many unwanted clothes are sent to Ghana every week?

• More than 15 million

• About 1 million

• Over 100,000

• Less than 500,000