Reducing Use of Resources (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are the two main methods to reduce reliance on raw materials?
What are the two main methods to reduce reliance on raw materials?
Recycling and reusing
Which are examples of finite natural resources used to make everyday products?
Which are examples of finite natural resources used to make everyday products?
Metals, glass, and ceramics
Why is it important to minimise extraction of raw materials from Earth?
Why is it important to minimise extraction of raw materials from Earth?
Extraction causes environmental damage
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 after use
What are the three main steps in the recycling process for metals?
What are the three main steps in the recycling process for metals?
Separation, melting down, recasting
What happens to non-recyclable materials during the separation step?
What happens to non-recyclable materials during the separation step?
Sent to landfill
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 an energy-related disadvantage of recycling?
Why is melting down materials an energy-related disadvantage of recycling?
It requires significant energy
How does recycling benefit landfill management?
How does recycling benefit landfill management?
Reduces volume of waste sent to landfill
How does recycling help conserve finite resources?
How does recycling help conserve finite resources?
Reduces demand, conserving them longer