15.15.2 - Environmental Impact
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Practice Questions
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What is a carbon footprint?
💡 Hint: Think about what we release into the atmosphere.
How do drones reduce emissions?
💡 Hint: What do drones use instead of diesel?
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What is one key environmental benefit of using drones for inspections?
💡 Hint: Think about what type of machines are usually used.
True or False: Modular designs increase waste in robotics.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when parts can be replaced.
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Analyze the impacts of replacing traditional inspection methods with automated drones on local ecosystems. What are potential advantages and disadvantages?
💡 Hint: Consider both the immediate and long-term effects of less machinery.
Create a plan for making a typical inspection robot more sustainable. What design changes would you implement?
💡 Hint: Think about how you could make the robot easier to upgrade and less wasteful.
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