Conserving resources (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does the term 'finite resources' mean?
What does the term 'finite resources' mean?
Resources that will eventually run out
Which of the 3 Rs is the most effective method for conservation?
Which of the 3 Rs is the most effective method for conservation?
Reduce
How many times can a glass bottle be refilled before recycling when reused?
How many times can a glass bottle be refilled before recycling when reused?
Up to 50 times
What raw material is used to make glass?
What raw material is used to make glass?
Sand
What raw material are plastics made from?
What raw material are plastics made from?
Crude oil
How much energy does recycling aluminum save compared to making new aluminum from ore?
How much energy does recycling aluminum save compared to making new aluminum from ore?
95%
What happens to glass bottles when they are recycled?
What happens to glass bottles when they are recycled?
They are crushed and melted down
How many different types of plastic are there?
How many different types of plastic are there?
Seven
What is one major environmental impact of mining for raw materials?
What is one major environmental impact of mining for raw materials?
Habitat destruction
Why is plastic recycling particularly challenging?
Why is plastic recycling particularly challenging?
Mixed plastics can't be properly processed
What benefit does recycling provide for natural habitats?
What benefit does recycling provide for natural habitats?
Less mining means less damage
Why is reducing consumption better than recycling?
Why is reducing consumption better than recycling?
Recycling still uses energy/resources