Question detail
Why is recycling glass considered an effective way to reduce environmental impact?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Question
- A. It generates more waste.
- B. It uses more energy than new production.
- C. It conserves natural resources and reduces landfill waste.
- D. It requires less labor than manufacturing new glass.
Answer
The correct option is It conserves natural resources and reduces landfill waste.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe how glass can be crushed and melted to make new glass products in the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Explanation
The correct option is It conserves natural resources and reduces landfill waste.. It conserves natural resources and reduces landfill waste. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe how glass can be crushed and melted to make new glass products. This belongs to the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources within Life cycle assessment and recycling, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Glass Recycling
Students often confuse the process of recycling glass with simply reusing glass containers without understanding the melting and remaking process.
Clarify that recycling involves crushing and melting glass to create new products, rather than just reusing existing containers.
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