Recycling (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are the three main benefits of recycling?
What are the three main benefits of recycling?
Conserves resources, saves energy, protects environment
What type of energy source is commonly used to extract raw materials like metals?
What type of energy source is commonly used to extract raw materials like metals?
Fossil fuels
Why are fossil fuels described as non-renewable?
Why are fossil fuels described as non-renewable?
They are running out
Which gases cause acid rain when released?
Which gases cause acid rain when released?
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Which gas released from burning fossil fuels causes climate change?
Which gas released from burning fossil fuels causes climate change?
Carbon dioxide
How much energy does recycling metals use compared to extracting from scratch?
How much energy does recycling metals use compared to extracting from scratch?
Only a small fraction
What environmental damage does mining cause to ecosystems?
What environmental damage does mining cause to ecosystems?
Habitat destruction
What does recycling metals reduce the need for?
What does recycling metals reduce the need for?
Mining
How do landfills harm the environment?
How do landfills harm the environment?
Release harmful substances
Why does recycling save money?
Why does recycling save money?
Uses less energy than extraction
Which activities in recycling create jobs?
Which activities in recycling create jobs?
Collecting, transporting, processing