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WorksheetsStory of stuff- Quiz 2 prep
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
consumption
ecological footprint
ecological overshoot
What is DDT?
A pesticide, a chemical used to kill insects
A chemical that helps insects
A dance move
A parasite that causes malaria
What is the definition of Greenhouse Effect
the process of CO2 in the atmosphere trapping the sun's heat close to the surface of the Earth
when your car gets really hot in the summer
the process of creating plastic
the effect pesticides have on crops
The life cycle of a product refers to...
the amount of time the product is expected to last
the stages from when the product is made until it is disposed of
the guarantee that the manufacturer provides
how the product is used in its life
When choosing a material to make a product, such as a soft drink container, the most important factor is...
how much it costs to produce
the environmental impact of the manufacturing process
how easy it is to recycle after the container is used
all of the above
Wastes may be produced when:
A product is made
A product is thrown away
A product is used
All of the above
A consumer wants to do his or her part to reduce the production of waste. Which one of the following is he or she likely to do?
Buy products that cannot be recycled.
Purchase fewer products
Buy from companies that use only new raw materials
All of the above
Where is e-waste sometimes sent?
To countries overseas
Back to the stores
To factories where it can be repaired
Thrown into the ocean
