Practice - Understanding the Life Cycle of a Product
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Practice Questions
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What does LCA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to evaluate something over its entire life.
Name one environmental impact during the manufacturing stage.
💡 Hint: Consider what comes out of the smokestacks!
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What does LCA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'Life Cycle' in relation to a product.
Is the end-of-life stage significant in the LCA?
💡 Hint: Consider how improper disposal could affect the environment.
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Evaluate how two different products with the same function, a traditional light bulb and an LED bulb, differ in their life cycle impacts. Consider raw materials through end-of-life.
💡 Hint: Focus on energy use over time and materials required.
Analyze the impact of transportation choices in the life cycle of a consumer electronic product. Discuss the implications of air freight versus ocean shipping.
💡 Hint: Consider the distance and speed versus resource use.
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