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WorksheetsGCSE D&T Unit 5 - Social and Economic Challenge
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term social group refer to?
People who socialise with each other
People who have similar interests or education levels
People who work together
What does the term economic group refer to?
People who share occupation, status and financial security
People who have enough money to buy the latest products
People who have a lot of money
What does the term ethnic group refer to?
People who live together
People who identify with each other based on language, culture or beliefs
People who originate from the same country
What is the meaning of the term fair trade?
Producers get exactly the same amount of wages
Producers work long hours for low pay
Producers get fair wages and decent working conditions
What is the meaning of the term carbon offsetting?
How to send all items to landfill
Using biodegradable materials
An action to counteract carbon dioxide production
What does a carbon footprint measure?
The amount of resources used to produce a product
The amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the environment through an activity
The amount of resources recycled after producing a product
Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?
Fossil fuels
Solar energy
Nuclear energy
What is the advantage of using recycled materials when producing products?
Using recycled materials is cheaper
Using recycled materials speeds up production
Using recycled materials results in less disposal to landfill and less harm to the environment
What is the meaning of the term biodegradable?
Can't be sent to landfill
Produced by solar energy
Capable of being decomposed by bacteria
What does the term life cycle analysis mean?
A process used to assess the environmental impact of a product
The stages used to create a product
Analysis of the life of a product
What category of products does the company Gandys sell?
Food
Clothing
Technology
What does the term RRP stand for?
Recommended retail price
Shop price
Retail regulation price
What is the definition of a co-operative?
A company or business that is owned and run by its members
A company that makes a loss
A charity that relies on donations to function
What do the Swedish government offer their citizens to encourage them to repair products?
Vouchers for repair shops
Training to repair products themselves
Half price VAT on repairs
What is meant by the term 'ergonomic' design?
A design that is the correct size
Designing a product that is comfortable and functional to use
A product that is made without being designed
