Reducing Use of Resources (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What two methods help reduce reliance on raw materials for sustainable resource use?
What two methods help reduce reliance on raw materials for sustainable resource use?
Recycling and reusing
What type of resources are metals, glass, and ceramics classified as?
What type of resources are metals, glass, and ceramics classified as?
Finite natural resources
What is a major environmental reason to minimise extraction of raw materials from Earth?
What is a major environmental reason to minimise extraction of raw materials from Earth?
Extraction causes environmental damage
How are glass bottles reused after their initial purpose?
How are glass bottles reused after their initial purpose?
Returned, cleaned, and refilled
What is the main benefit of reusing glass bottles?
What is the main benefit of reusing glass bottles?
Reduces need for raw materials
Why are aluminium cans typically recycled rather than reused?
Why are aluminium cans typically recycled rather than reused?
Difficult to reuse after single use
What is the first step in the recycling process?
What is the first step in the recycling process?
Separation of components
What happens during the melting down step of recycling?
What happens during the melting down step of recycling?
Metal components melted to isolate metal
What is the final step in the metal recycling process?
What is the final step in the metal recycling process?
Recasting into new products
Where can scrap steel be added to reduce the need for fresh iron ore?
Where can scrap steel be added to reduce the need for fresh iron ore?
Blast furnaces
What emissions are generated when transporting waste to recycling centres?
What emissions are generated when transporting waste to recycling centres?
Carbon emissions
What disadvantage relates to the energy needed for recycling metals?
What disadvantage relates to the energy needed for recycling metals?
Melting requires significant energy
How does recycling affect environmental impact compared to using new raw materials?
How does recycling affect environmental impact compared to using new raw materials?
Significantly lowers environmental impact
What advantage does recycling have regarding landfill sites?
What advantage does recycling have regarding landfill sites?
Reduces volume of waste sent there