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What is one environmental benefit of recycling metals?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Question
- A. Increases landfill waste
- B. Reduces the need for raw material extraction
- C. Increases energy consumption
- D. Decreases product lifespan
Answer
Reduces the need for raw material extraction
Explanation
Recycling metals reduces the need to extract new raw materials, which can have significant environmental impacts.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Metal Recycling
Students often confuse the processes of melting and recasting metals with simply reusing them without processing.
Emphasize that recycling metals involves melting them down and reforming them into new products, rather than just reusing the same metal item.
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