Question detail
Which of the following stages is NOT typically included in a life cycle assessment?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Question
- A. Extraction of raw materials
- B. Manufacturing and packaging
- C. Use and operation
- D. Marketing strategies
Answer
Marketing strategies
Explanation
Marketing strategies are not a stage in a life cycle assessment; LCA focuses on environmental impacts from extraction to disposal.
Common mistake
Quantifying Environmental Impacts
Students often confuse the types of resource use that can be quantified in an LCA, thinking that all environmental impacts can be measured numerically.
Focus on understanding that only specific aspects like water use, resource use, energy use, and certain wastes are typically quantified in an LCA.
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