Practice Resource Intensity And Environmental Costs (5.6.2)

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Question 1.
What is resource intensity?
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Think about the amount of materials needed to create a device.
Question 2.
Name one environmental cost associated with technology.
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Consider what happens to old electronics.
3Question 3.
What does resource intensity refer to?
- How much water is required
- The amount of resources consumed by technology
- The speed of technological advancement
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Think about the resources used to create a smartphone.
4Question 4.
True or False: E-waste usually contains non-hazardous materials.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens during electronics disposal.
Question 5.
Propose a strategy to reduce e-waste in the technology industry while maintaining innovation and growth.
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Consider the role of companies in sustainable design.
Question 6.
Design an awareness campaign that addresses the unintended consequences of renewable energy sources, such as biofuels and their impact on land use.
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Think about appealing to both emotional and logical aspects of the audience.

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