Question

which method for extracting lithium was more sustainable.
\salars is the most sustainable method for acquiring lithium to use in rechargeable batteries.\

1. choose two pieces of evidence from the reading that you think support the claim you made. (2 points)

evidence 1: salars are too salty to have anything living in them so, animals are not hurt when mining happens
evidence 2:
lithium extraction from salars is limited, it is best in places with lots of sun, low humidity and rainfall, and moderately intense winds, such as arid regions

1. explain how each piece of evidence you chose supports your claim. (4 points)
2. salars are too salty to have anything living in them so, animals are not hurt when mining happens, this means that

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salars are more sustainable
salars are less sustainable
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Explanation:

2) Evidence 2 (Filling the blank)

Since the claim is about the sustainability of salars for lithium extraction, a relevant evidence could be related to the environmental or resource - efficient aspects. For example, "Lithium extraction from salars uses natural evaporation processes, reducing the need for energy - intensive artificial separation methods."

3) Explanation for Evidence 1

• The first part of the dropdown: We should choose "Salars are MORE sustainable".
• The second part (the reason): Because not harming animals during mining is an important aspect of environmental sustainability. If the mining process does not negatively impact the local fauna, it is more in line with sustainable practices as it preserves the local ecosystem.

• For the second evidence (using the example above):
• The first part of the dropdown (if following the same structure): "Salars are MORE sustainable".
• The second part (the reason): Because using natural evaporation (a natural process) to extract lithium is more energy - efficient and has a lower environmental impact compared to energy - intensive artificial methods. This reduced energy use and lower environmental footprint contribute to the sustainability of the lithium extraction process from salars.

2) Answer for Evidence 2 (Example)

Lithium extraction from salars uses natural evaporation processes, reducing the need for energy - intensive artificial separation methods.

3) Answer for the first explanation dropdowns

First dropdown: Salars are MORE sustainable
Second dropdown: not harming animals preserves the ecosystem, a key part of sustainability

3) Answer for the second explanation (using the example evidence)

First dropdown: Salars are MORE sustainable
Second dropdown: natural evaporation is energy - efficient and eco - friendly, boosting sustainability

Answer:

2) Evidence 2 (Filling the blank)

Since the claim is about the sustainability of salars for lithium extraction, a relevant evidence could be related to the environmental or resource - efficient aspects. For example, "Lithium extraction from salars uses natural evaporation processes, reducing the need for energy - intensive artificial separation methods."

3) Explanation for Evidence 1

• The first part of the dropdown: We should choose "Salars are MORE sustainable".
• The second part (the reason): Because not harming animals during mining is an important aspect of environmental sustainability. If the mining process does not negatively impact the local fauna, it is more in line with sustainable practices as it preserves the local ecosystem.

• For the second evidence (using the example above):
• The first part of the dropdown (if following the same structure): "Salars are MORE sustainable".
• The second part (the reason): Because using natural evaporation (a natural process) to extract lithium is more energy - efficient and has a lower environmental impact compared to energy - intensive artificial methods. This reduced energy use and lower environmental footprint contribute to the sustainability of the lithium extraction process from salars.

2) Answer for Evidence 2 (Example)

Lithium extraction from salars uses natural evaporation processes, reducing the need for energy - intensive artificial separation methods.

3) Answer for the first explanation dropdowns

First dropdown: Salars are MORE sustainable
Second dropdown: not harming animals preserves the ecosystem, a key part of sustainability

3) Answer for the second explanation (using the example evidence)

First dropdown: Salars are MORE sustainable
Second dropdown: natural evaporation is energy - efficient and eco - friendly, boosting sustainability