Reducing Use of Resources (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What two methods help reduce reliance on raw materials?
What two methods help reduce reliance on raw materials?
Recycling and reusing
Which are examples of finite natural resources?
Which are examples of finite natural resources?
Metals, glass, and ceramics
How does recycling affect demand for new raw materials?
How does recycling affect demand for new raw materials?
It reduces the demand
What benefit does recycling provide for landfills?
What benefit does recycling provide for landfills?
Decreases waste sent to landfills
How can glass bottles be reused?
How can glass bottles be reused?
Returned, cleaned, and refilled
Why are aluminium cans typically recycled rather than reused?
Why are aluminium cans typically recycled rather than reused?
They are difficult to reuse
What is the first step in the recycling process?
What is the first step in the recycling process?
Separation at recycling centres
What happens to metal components during recycling?
What happens to metal components during recycling?
They are melted down to isolate metal
How can scrap steel be used in iron production?
How can scrap steel be used in iron production?
Added to blast furnaces
What is a disadvantage of transporting waste to recycling centres?
What is a disadvantage of transporting waste to recycling centres?
Generates carbon emissions
Why is melting down materials a disadvantage of recycling?
Why is melting down materials a disadvantage of recycling?
Requires significant energy
What environmental advantage does recycling provide?
What environmental advantage does recycling provide?
Lowers impact vs extracting new materials