Recycling (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is recycling?
What is recycling?
Collecting and processing waste into new items
Which three things does recycling help with?
Which three things does recycling help with?
Resources, energy, environment
What energy source is often used to extract raw materials like metals?
What energy source is often used to extract raw materials like metals?
Fossil fuels
What type of resource are fossil fuels?
What type of resource are fossil fuels?
Non-renewable
Which gases cause acid rain?
Which gases cause acid rain?
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Which greenhouse gas causes climate change from burning fossil fuels?
Which greenhouse gas causes climate change from burning fossil fuels?
Carbon dioxide
How much energy does recycling metals use compared to extraction from scratch?
How much energy does recycling metals use compared to extraction from scratch?
A small fraction
How does mining for metals affect ecosystems?
How does mining for metals affect ecosystems?
It destroys habitats
What landscaping impact do mines have?
What landscaping impact do mines have?
Make landscapes look unsightly
How can landfills harm the environment?
How can landfills harm the environment?
By taking space and releasing harmful substances
When is recycling particularly economically beneficial?
When is recycling particularly economically beneficial?
When metals are expensive to extract
What economic benefit does recycling provide through employment?
What economic benefit does recycling provide through employment?
Creates jobs in the recycling industry