Conserving resources (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What are finite resources?
What are finite resources?
Materials that will eventually run out
What are the three main methods used to conserve resources?
What are the three main methods used to conserve resources?
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Which of these is a benefit of using the three R's?
Which of these is a benefit of using the three R's?
Using less energy
What does 'reduce' mean in resource conservation?
What does 'reduce' mean in resource conservation?
Using less of something from the start
How much less energy do LED bulbs use compared to incandescent bulbs?
How much less energy do LED bulbs use compared to incandescent bulbs?
75% less
What does 'reuse' mean in resource conservation?
What does 'reuse' mean in resource conservation?
Using the same item over and over again
Which is an example of reusing?
Which is an example of reusing?
A bag for life used hundreds of times
What percentage of glass can be recycled indefinitely?
What percentage of glass can be recycled indefinitely?
100%
Which raw material is used to make plastics?
Which raw material is used to make plastics?
Crude oil
What is an advantage of recycling materials?
What is an advantage of recycling materials?
Saves energy vs making new materials
How much energy can be saved by recycling scrap iron compared to mining new iron ore?
How much energy can be saved by recycling scrap iron compared to mining new iron ore?
Up to 60%
Why are plastics harder to recycle than glass or metals?
Why are plastics harder to recycle than glass or metals?
Mixing types creates poor quality product