ES 11.4 Reading Quiz

What is one of the main reasons scientists are seeking substitutes for some minerals?

• Scarcity of key minerals

• Abundance of key minerals

• High cost of key minerals

• Environmental regulations

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Which material is mentioned as being 60 times stronger than high-grade steel?

• Carbon nanotubes

• Graphene

• Fiber-optic glass

• High-strength plastics

What is a potential future replacement for fiber-optic glass cables?

• Nanowires

• Copper wires

• Aluminum wires

• Graphene sheets

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Which mineral is mentioned as having no known substitutes for its industrial use as a catalyst?

• Platinum

• Chromium

• Silicon

• Graphene

What is one strategy mentioned in the passage for using mineral resources more sustainably?

• Recycling and reuse of nonrenewable mineral resources

• Increasing mining activities

• Using more nonrenewable resources

• Ignoring environmental impacts

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What is the environmental impact of recycling aluminum compared to mining and processing aluminum ore?

• 95% less air pollution and 97% less water pollution

• 50% less air pollution and 60% less water pollution

• 75% less air pollution and 80% less water pollution

• No difference in pollution levels

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Which countries hold more than 80% of global lithium reserves?

• Chile and China

• United States and Canada

• Australia and India

• Russia and Brazil

What is one way to reduce the demand for mineral reserves according to the passage?

• Using products until the end of their life

• Buying the newest model of electronics

• Increasing the number of electronic devices owned

• Replacing products frequently

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What type of batteries are companies beginning to switch to for electric cars?

• Lithium-ion batteries

• Nickel-metal hydride batteries

• Lead-acid batteries

• Alkaline batteries

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What is one potential environmental benefit of nanotechnology mentioned in the passage?

• Reducing the need to mine many materials

• Increasing the use of scarce elements

• Enhancing the toxicity of conventional materials

• Increasing energy consumption

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