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Linear Model of Consumption

Linear Model of Consumption. Celebration of Learning ! Woot . Woot . 1. List the five parts of the linear model of consumption and explain each in one sentence. . 2. We talked about how each part of the model contributes to global pollution in some way. Give an example for each.

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Linear Model of Consumption

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  1. Linear Model of Consumption Celebration of Learning! Woot. Woot.

  2. 1. List the five parts of the linear model of consumption and explain each in one sentence.

  3. 2. We talked about how each part of the model contributes to global pollution in some way. Give an example for each.

  4. 3. What is a finite resource?

  5. 4. What is planned obsolescence?  Give an example.

  6. 5. What are two things you can do as a consumer to help?

  7. Correct your own. Circle wrong answers—do NOT write in the correct answer. 36 points possible ANSWERS

  8. 1. List the five parts of the linear model of consumption and explain each in one sentence. Extraction is mining, harvesting, and striping the earth of its natural resources. Production is using energy and chemicals to turn the natural resources into products. Distribution is delivering the products to stores. Consumption is buying those products maybe because advertisements have convinced us that we need them, and they are likely to break quickly or otherwise become obsolete. Disposal is getting rid of the old products, typically very soon after purchasing them. 3 pts each

  9. 2. We talked about how each part of the model hurts the environment in some way. Give an example for each. Extraction: mining and harvesting hurts ecosystems and habitats Production: chemicals used are toxic and by-products are polluting Distribution: shipping, trucking products all over the globe pollutes the air Consumption: buying lots of stuff means lots of packaging that gets trashed Disposal: filling up landfills and/or incineration causes toxins to get into our water and air 2 pts each

  10. 3. What is a finite resource? A resource that cannot be renewed; opposite of infinite A resource that will be used up. 3 pts

  11. 4. What is planned obsolescence?  Give an example. Planned obsolescence is when an item is manufactured to break so that the consumer has to replace it. An example is a blender with plastic gears. 4 pts—2 for definition, 2 for example

  12. 5. What are two things you can do as a consumer to help? 2 pts each Answers will vary. -reuse -recycle -buy locally -consume less

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