Y11 - Sustainability Revision Quiz

Y11 - Sustainability Revision Quiz

10th Grade

22 Qs

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Y11 - Sustainability Revision Quiz

Y11 - Sustainability Revision Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Design

10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mr Robinson-Morris

FREE Resource

22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'sustainability' refer to in design?

Using the cheapest materials available

Creating products that last forever

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations

Using traditional manufacturing methods

Answer explanation

The term 'sustainability' in design means meeting present needs without compromising future generations. This approach ensures that resources are used responsibly, allowing for long-term ecological balance.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Crude oil

Coal

Bamboo

Natural gas

Answer explanation

Bamboo is a renewable resource because it can grow back quickly after being harvested, unlike crude oil, coal, and natural gas, which are fossil fuels that take millions of years to form.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material is biodegradable?

Plastic

Aluminium

Cardboard

Glass

Answer explanation

Cardboard is biodegradable, meaning it can decompose naturally over time. In contrast, plastic, aluminium, and glass do not break down easily in the environment, making cardboard the correct choice.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main environmental issue with single-use plastics?

They are too expensive to produce

They can be reused

They break down too quickly

They persist in the environment and harm wildlife

Answer explanation

The main environmental issue with single-use plastics is that they persist in the environment for hundreds of years, leading to pollution and harming wildlife through ingestion and entanglement.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'carbon footprint'?

A mark left by a shoe

The number of products made from carbon

The total greenhouse gases emitted by a product or person

The cost of carbon materials

Answer explanation

A 'carbon footprint' refers to the total greenhouse gases emitted by a product or person, measured in carbon dioxide equivalents. This concept helps assess environmental impact, making the correct choice the third option.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is upcycling?

Throwing away old products

Recycling with added chemicals

Converting waste into a product of higher quality or value

Using a bicycle

Answer explanation

Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products of higher quality or value, rather than simply discarding them or recycling them with chemicals. This creative reuse enhances the original item's worth.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an ecological issue?

Air pollution

Deforestation

Overfishing

Improved recycling

Answer explanation

Improved recycling is a practice that helps reduce waste and conserve resources, rather than an ecological issue like air pollution, deforestation, or overfishing, which directly harm ecosystems.

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