Deck 17: Green Design in Industry

Question 1

The process of using falling water from a dam, ocean tides, or waves to generate electricity is known as:

A) active solar energy
B) microbial fuel cells
C) hydroelectricity
D) geothermal energy

Answer 1

C

Question 2

There are _____ synthetic materials and chemicals used in industry today.

A) nearly a half million
B) about one million
C) over two million
D) over five million

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The use of small LEDs in home electronics and appliances for stand-by power accumulates a large amount of _____ energy.

A) vampire
B) geothermal
C) microbial fuel
D) passive solar

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Most synthetic chemical products used in industry are dangerous.

Question 5

Biomass can be fermented into liquid fuels.

Question 6

Industry consumes more than 10 billion tons of raw materials taken from the earth each year.

Question 7

Everything that industry produces creates some sort of environmental impact.

Question 8

Photovoltaic panels directly convert sunlight into alternating current (AC).

Question 9

One cause of green setbacks is the use of too many dangerous synthetic chemicals in manufacturing.

Question 10

A(n) _____ system uses panels of water, oil, or air to capture the sun's heat for home heating and/or heating water.

A) wind turbine
B) geothermal
C) passive solar
D) active solar

Question 11

Tobacco smoke contains over 2000 chemicals.

Question 12

What organization assists in the creation of industrial developments that are environmentally-friendly, energy efficient, and durable?

A) ASME
B) LEED
C) ISO
D) OSHA

Question 13

How many of the chemicals found in tobacco smoke are cancerous?

A) 8
B) 19
C) 40
D) 200

Question 14

Microbial fuel cells are powered by burning biomass.

Question 15

Combustible _____ is separated from natural gas and water and used as an energy supply.

A) helium
B) hydrogen
C) oxygen
D) nitrogen

Question 16

Treated wood may contain:

A) formaldehyde
B) phthalates
C) asbestos
D) halogenated flame retardants

Question 17

Green planning embraces the concept that decisions to protect human health and the environment can have the greatest impact when applied early to the design, engineering, testing, and development of industrial processes and products.

Question 18

The long-term effects on human health and the environment are commonly studied when new or improved industrial products are released.

Question 19

Which type of green power involves burning surplus agricultural products to generate electricity?

A) photovoltaic panels
B) biomass
C) geothermal
D) microbial fuel cells

Question 20

We can significantly help with the conservation of energy and natural resources by:

A) leaving electrical items plugged-in while not in use
B) supporting the development of traditional fossil fuel automobiles
C) fully insulating and weatherstripping all openings in buildings
D) discouraging the sale of compressed natural gas (CNG) automobiles

Question 21

Paints, drinking water, toys, and certain types of pottery glaze often contain:

A) perfluorocarbons (PFC)
B) formaldehyde
C) phthalates
D) lead

Question 22

Arthur worked in an industrial setting for nearly 40 years, and today suffers from each of the following illnesses. Which illness could be linked to his long-term exposure to asbestos?

A) emphysema
B) cataracts
C) diabetes
D) arthritis

Question 23

Catherine works in a fabric processing plant that uses formaldehyde. Which of her health concerns is most likely to be linked to her work?

A) asthma
B) fatigue
C) hyperactive thyroid
D) bone deterioration

Question 24

Phthalates are most likely to be found in which of the following products?

A) rubber ball
B) plastic container
C) glass marble
D) hydraulic cement

Question 25

Power plants that burn fossil fuels create pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and:

A) acetic acid (C₂H₄O₂)
B) potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃)
C) nitrous oxide (NO)
D) sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

Question 26

Asbestos is used for many types of:

A) paper
B) industrial-grade steel
C) insulation
D) concrete

Question 27

In a green manufacturing operation, what would be done with a piece of machinery that broke down?

A) It would be replaced with an identical model.
B) It would be replaced with a more fuel-efficient model.
C) It would be replaced with a model made of organic components.
D) It would be repaired rather than replaced.

Question 28

A basic principle of green design is to:

A) eliminate the use of water during manufacturing
B) eliminate the use of nontoxic materials
C) reduce carbon dioxide during manufacturing
D) reduce the use of sustainable materials

Question 29

What does a smart structure do?

A) generate power
B) reduce energy consumption
C) reabsorb its own pollution
D) maximize utilization of solar energy

Question 30

Halogenated flame retardants (HFR) may cause brain and _____ damage.

A) pancreatic
B) thyroid
C) lung
D) liver