Question detail
Which of the following is a consequence of not recycling materials?
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. Increased energy efficiency.
- B. Decreased landfill waste.
- C. Higher environmental impact due to resource extraction.
- D. Lower production costs.
Answer
The correct option is Higher environmental impact due to resource extraction.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain how reducing use, reusing products and recycling materials can reduce energy use, waste and environmental impact in the subtopic Ways of reducing the use of resources.
Explanation
The correct option is Higher environmental impact due to resource extraction.. Higher environmental impact due to resource extraction. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how reducing use, reusing products and recycling materials can reduce energy use, waste and environmental impact. 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 Recycling Benefits
Students often think that recycling always reduces energy use and waste without considering the energy used in the recycling process itself.
To fix this, students should evaluate the entire recycling process, including energy consumption, to understand its overall impact on energy use and waste reduction.
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