Lesson CA:B4-2
Sustainable Products
 
CD CA.  Foods, Nutrition, and Culinary Arts
Unit B.  Culinary Science
Problem Area 4.  Green Technology
Lesson 2.  Sustainable Products
 
 

1. What are items that minimize the impact on the environment at each stage of production, use, and disposal?

a. carbon-neutral goods

b. green washes

c. renewable resources

d. sustainable products

Answer: d

2. Why are petroleum products worrisome?

a. They decompose into simple organic matter.

b. They may never decompose.

c. They promote microbial action of bacteria and fungi.

d. They are extremely toxic.

Answer: b

3. Which term BEST describes items biodegrade quickly in the presence of oxygen and produce CO2, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass?

a. biodegradable items

b. compostable items

c. degradable items

d. sustainable items

Answer: b

4. What are foods grown without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides?

a. bioengineered foods

b. degradable foods

c. locally grown foods

d. organic foods

Answer: d

5. Which practice can make hospitality services more sustainable?

a. Choose dishwashers that use chemicals rather than heat to sanitize.

b. Make greater use of plastics, such as table clothes and utensils.

c. Plan and implement polices to minimize waste.

d. Use synthetic materials rather than natural fibers such as linen, wool, and cotton.

Answer: c