Recycling Processes Quiz

Tertiary recycling requires the chemical breakdown of the product into what?

• New materials

• Original chemical components

• Compost

• Energy

What does the term "reduce" imply in the context of sustainability?

• Increase consumption

• Minimize waste

• Maximize resource use

• Ignore resource limits

How does the concept of "reduce" relate to non-finite resources?

• It encourages overuse

• It promotes conservation

• It suggests depletion

• It ignores sustainability

What does the term 'finite resources' refer to?

• Resources that are unlimited

• Resources that can be synthetically reproduced

• Resources that are used faster than they are replaced

• Resources that are renewable

Which renewable energy source uses the Earth's internal heat?

• Solar

• Geothermal

• Wind

• Biomass

What type of energy is derived from organic materials?

• Tidal

• Biomass

• Solar

• Wind

What is a key characteristic of renewable energy?

• It is finite

• It is sustainable

• It is always expensive

• It is harmful to the environment

What is the purpose of reducing consumption as mentioned in the text?

• To increase production

• To save resources

• To expand technology

• To enhance entertainment

What is a key question to ask about a product's reuse potential?

• Is it expensive?

• Could the product have another use?

• Is it new?

• Is it popular?

What is a consequence of failing to consider alternative solutions in design?

• Increased innovation

• Design fixation

• Enhanced creativity

• Faster project completion