Practice Materials Processing And Manufacturing (8.2.2.2) - Chapter 8: Sustainable Design & The Circular Economy
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Materials Processing and Manufacturing

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Question 1 Easy

What are the main activities involved in raw material extraction?

💡 Hint: Think about the sources of materials.

Question 2 Easy

Name one environmental impact of transportation.

💡 Hint: Consider what fuels transport vehicles use.

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Question 1

What is the first stage of the product life cycle?

Manufacturing
Distribution
Raw Material Extraction

💡 Hint: Check what happens before manufacturing.

Question 2

True or False: The use phase is generally the least impactful stage for energy consumption.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how much energy your devices use.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the lifecycle of an aluminum can from extraction to recycling. Discuss its environmental impacts at each phase.

💡 Hint: Break down each phase and consider the specific impacts discussed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a design change for a common product that could minimize its environmental impact throughout its lifecycle.

💡 Hint: Think about the product's entire journey and what changes could be made at each stage.

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