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Energy generation, Ergonomics, Sustainability

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What fossil fuel is in the image?
a)
Natural Gas
b)
Steam
c)
Coal
d)
Petroleum
2.

What does biomass energy involve?

a)

Growing plants specifically for burning

b)

Recycling plastics to burn

c)

Collecting the waste from landfill and burning it

d)

Gathering food and crushing it

3.
Which type of alternative energy source is shown in this picture?
a)
Wind
b)
Solar
c)
Hydroelectric
d)
Geothermal
4.

What are the two main types of batteries used in homes?

a)

Single-use and dual-use

b)

Single-use and triple-span

c)

Single-use and rechargeable

d)

Single use and no reusable

5.

What is the definition of a finite resource?

a)

A resource that will run out

b)

A resource that will not run out

6.

Which of the following are examples of finite resources

a)

Oil

b)

Coal

c)

Solar

d)

Oxygen

7.

What is the definition of a non-finite resource?

a)

A resource that will not run out

b)

A resource that will run out

8.

Which of the following are examples of non-finite resources?

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Tidal (wave)

d)

Biomass

9.

Which of the following are types of anthropometric data?

a)

Upper arm length

b)

Head circumference

c)

Hand width

d)

Height

10.

What is the definition of "ergonomics"?

a)

Designing products to suit user aesthetics.

b)

Designing products to be comfortable and easy to use for the user.

11.

What are the 6 R's?

a)

A list of words that all start with an R.

b)

A set of strategies that help designers decide how to make products.

c)

A set of strategies used by designers and users to make more sustainable decisions.

12.

What is the purpose of a life-cycle assessment?

a)

To work out the potential environmental impact of a product when it's made.

b)

To work out the potential environmental impact of a product over it's entire life span.

c)

To work out the potential impact of the product on human's health.

13.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 R's?

a)

Repair

b)

Reassess

c)

Rethink

d)

Recycle

14.

Which of the following is an example of automation?

a)

Using robots in the workplace.

b)

Using sewing machines to manufacture products.

c)

Hand embroidery.