Proposal 1 will have a positive impact on the environment. It will have a positive impact on the sustainability of the metal resource.
Proposal 2 will have a negative impact on the environment. It will have a negative impact on the sustainability of the metal resource.
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Select the correct answer from the list.(2 points)
A state is looking to adopt new management protocols for a metal resource within its borders. Two proposals are being considered. Determine whether each proposal will have a positive or negative impact on the environment and sustainability of the metal resource.
Proposal 1: Offer free recycling services for the metal.
Proposal 2: Burn waste and recover the metal from the ash.
Proposal 1 will have a
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impact on the environment. It will have a
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impact on the sustainability of the metal resource.
Proposal 2 will have a
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impact on the environment. It will have a
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impact on the sustainability of the metal resource.
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According to the USGS, how much total copper was contained in world reserves as of 2018?(1 point)
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300 million tons
300 million tons
45 million tons
45 million tons
790 millions tons
790 millions tons
5 million tons
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According to the USGS, how much total copper was contained in world reserves as of 2018?(1 point)
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300 million tons
300 million tons
45 million tons
45 million tons
790 millions tons
790 millions tons
5 million tons
45 million tons
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Drag the appropriate terms into the table to answer the questions. Each term may be used more than once.(2 points)
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also known as aluminum oxide
white powder produced from the refinement of bauxite
a good conductor of electricity
an electrical insulator
a silvery white solid
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Drag the appropriate terms into the table to answer the questions. Each term may be used more than once.(2 points)
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also known as aluminum oxide
white powder produced from the refinement of bauxite
a good conductor of electricity
an electrical insulator
a silvery white solid
also known as aluminum oxide - Alumina
white powder produced from the refinement of bauxite - Alumina
a good conductor of electricity - Aluminum
an electrical insulator - None of the given options match this description.
a silvery white solid - None of the given options match this description.
white powder produced from the refinement of bauxite - Alumina
a good conductor of electricity - Aluminum
an electrical insulator - None of the given options match this description.
a silvery white solid - None of the given options match this description.
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Why is bauxite the most common ore that aluminum is extracted from? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It contains pure alumimum metal.
It contains pure alumimum metal.
It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
It can be refined in a single step.
It can be refined in a single step.
It is also used in jewelry as a gem.
It is also used in jewelry as a gem.
It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.
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Why is bauxite the most common ore that aluminum is extracted from? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It contains pure alumimum metal.
It contains pure alumimum metal.
It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
It can be refined in a single step.
It can be refined in a single step.
It is also used in jewelry as a gem.
It is also used in jewelry as a gem.
It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.
It is located near the surface and can be easily strip mined.
It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.
It is the most abundant ore of aluminum.
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