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• What is a consequence of more automated production in industry?

  Unemployment
• What does CAM stand for and what does it provide?

  Computer-Aided Manufacturing provides high quality
• What are science and tech parks used for?

  To foster innovation and technology development
• What is crowdfunding?

  An internet-based funding scheme
• How do not-for-profit organizations like FSC use their profits?

  They reinvest all profits
• What are government schemes that support enterprises?

  Loans, grants, or investment tax relief
• What does sustainability mean?

  Meeting today's needs without compromising the future
• What are the 6 Rs of sustainability?

  Rethink, recycle, repair, refuse, reduce, reuse
• How does energy-efficient transport affect carbon footprint?

  It lowers the carbon footprint
• What are cleaner energy sources mentioned?

  Solar and wind energy
• What do electric vehicles do regarding greenhouse gases?

  They do not produce greenhouse gases
• What is the ecological impact of resource demand?

  It requires 1.7 Earths to sustain
• What is planned obsolescence?

  Designing products to become obsolete quickly
• How does technology help in waste management?

  It introduces methods to break down polymers
• What is one effect of easier communication on people?

  Increased exposure of kids to technology
• How does automation affect job opportunities?

  It leads to job losses
• What is CAD and its impact on designers?

  It changed the way designers work
• What is a potential social issue caused by migration for work?

  Social segregation
• How does 24/7 production affect work-life balance?

  It negatively impacts work-life balance
• What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

  Interconnection of everyday products to the internet
• How does reduced reliance on fossil fuels benefit the environment?

  It decreases environmental pollution
• What is the significance of biodegradable packaging?

  It reduces environmental impact
• What are the different production techniques mentioned?

  One-off, mass, batch, continuous, JIT
• What is lean manufacturing focused on?

  Minimizing waste
• What are some applications of technology in contemporary problems?

  3D simulations for natural disasters
• What ethical perspective is associated with Fairtrade?

  It promotes fair treatment of workers
• What does LCA stand for in environmental perspectives?

  Life Cycle Assessment
• What are some energy generation sources mentioned?

  Oil, gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric
• What is a disadvantage of renewable energy sources?

  Initial outlay is expensive
• What is the function of shape memory alloys (SMA)?

  They return to original shape when heated
• What are nano materials used for?

  To alter fabric properties
• What is reactive glass used for?

  To provide privacy when controlled by light
• What do piezoelectric materials do?

  Create electric charge under compression
• What are temperature-responsive polymers used for?

  To change color with temperature changes
• What is the composition of concrete?

  Gravel, rock, sand, cement, and water
• What is plywood made of?

  Layers of wood glued together at angles
• What is the purpose of robotic materials?

  To sense and react to stimuli
• What are technical textiles used for in agriculture?

  Crop protection and moisture control
• What is Goretex known for?

  Breathability with a hydrophilic membrane
• What is the mechanical advantage of a Class 1 lever?

  Load is between effort and fulcrum