Learn: The Materials Economy
- Due No due date
- Points 8
- Questions 4
- Time Limit None
- Allowed Attempts Unlimited
Instructions
Overview
In this module, students will explore the materials economy (extraction, production, distribution, consumption, disposal) focusing on the responsibilities of decision makers, producers, and consumers as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts. Students will consider their own role in the system and the impacts of the choices they make.
This activity introduces you to key concepts and terms related to the materials economy.
This is a graded quiz, but you are allowed multiple attempts.
Licenses and Attributions
- Reading adapted from Overpopulation and Over-Consumption by CK-12 is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
- Video Garbologist-Talkin' Trash by Madolyn Goodall is licensed under the Standard YouTube license.
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