Question 1

What is the definition of sustainable technology?

Accepted Answer

The development and use of technology that is environmentally friendly and socially responsible

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The use of technology for military purposes

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The creation of technology that is only beneficial to one group

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The creation of technology that is only beneficial to corporations

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The use of technology for economic growth

Question 2

What is an example of sustainable technology?

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Solar panels

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Disposable plastic straws

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Airplanes

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Plastic water bottles

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Gasoline powered cars

Question 3

Why is sustainable technology important?

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To reduce negative impacts on the environment and society

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To increase profits for corporations

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To increase the amount of waste produced

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To create jobs in the technology sector

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To improve military technology

Question 4

What is the key principle of sustainable technology?

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The triple bottom line - people, planet, and profit

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The double bottom line - environment and society

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The quintuple bottom line - environment, society, profit, spirituality, and ethics

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The quadruple bottom line - environment, society, profit, and spirituality

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The single bottom line - profit

Question 5

What is the goal of sustainable technology?

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To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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To meet the needs of the military

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To meet the needs of the government

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To meet the needs of corporations

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To meet the needs of individuals

Question 6

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished while nonrenewable resources cannot

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There is no difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources

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Renewable resources are always less efficient than nonrenewable resources

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Renewable resources are not suitable for use in technology

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Renewable resources are always more expensive than nonrenewable resources

Question 7

How does sustainable technology promote social responsibility?

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By considering the needs of all stakeholders, including marginalized communities

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By ignoring the needs of marginalized communities

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By only considering the needs of the wealthy

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By prioritizing individual gain over the welfare of society

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By promoting inequality

Question 8

What is the greatest challenge facing sustainable technology?

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Resistance to change from established industries and lack of political will

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A lack of demand for sustainable products

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A lack of technology available to create sustainable products

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A lack of understanding of sustainable technology

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A lack of funding for research and development

Question 9

What is the most important factor to consider when evaluating the sustainability of a product?

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Life cycle analysis

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Price of the product

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Popularity of the product

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Brand recognition of the product

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Profit margins of the product

Question 10

What is the role of technology in achieving sustainability?

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Technology is a tool that can be used to achieve sustainability, but it is not sufficient on its own

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Technology is the cause of unsustainability

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Technology is not necessary to achieving sustainability

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Technology is the only solution to achieving sustainability

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Technology can only be used to benefit corporations

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