What is a life cycle assessment?

Science

A life cycle assessment looks at the environmental impact of an object when it is made and used.

A resource that does not produce pollution.

A resource that is not limited in quantity.

Any resource that is limited in quantity.

Less materials need to be made, thereby preserving raw materials.

They break down quickly in the environment.

To reduce the needless waste created by humans.

Why is it useful if materials can be reused?

Why is it useful if materials can be recycled?

Less materials need to be made preserving raw materials

They break down quickly in the environment

They can be made into new, useful materials

Why is it useful if materials are biodegradable?

Synthetic materials are materials that are made by humans.

Waste that ends up in landfill sites is not harmful to the environment.

Using a finite resource that will run out

Using a renewable resource that won't run out

Using a resource that does not produce pollution

Which of these are sustainable choices? (pick 2)

Which materials can be widely recycled? (pick 2)

Which materials cannot be recycled? (pick 2)