Question detail
A company wants to minimise the environmental impact of its plastic packaging. Which strategy would best achieve this goal?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Question
- A. Using a single-use plastic bottle
- B. Recycling the plastic into a different product
- C. Reusing the plastic bottle multiple times
- D. Disposing of the plastic in a landfill
Answer
The correct option is Recycling the plastic into a different product. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to evaluate ways of reducing the use of limited resources using given information in the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Explanation
The correct option is Recycling the plastic into a different product. Recycling the plastic into a different product is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to evaluate ways of reducing the use of limited resources using given information. This belongs to the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources within Life cycle assessment and recycling, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Evaluation Criteria
Students often confuse evaluating ways to reduce resource use with simply listing methods without assessing their effectiveness.
Focus on comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each method, using specific data or examples to support your evaluation.
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