Question

1. make a claim using your research on the methods of extracting lithium (1 point)

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 best supports 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

extraction of lithium from salars is highly-dependent on weather, which can be unpredictable, therefore not guaranteeing consistent product or profit. if it is too rainy the mine will loose money
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 of south america, the united states, and the middle east

1. salars are too salty to have anything living in them so, animals are not hurt when mining happens, this means that

because

1. 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 of south america, the united states, and the middle east, the mine

Explanation:

For part 2) Evidence 2:

To support the claim that salars are the most sustainable method for lithium extraction, we can choose the evidence related to the environmental impact or resource usage that aligns with sustainability. The option "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 of South America, the United States, and the Middle East" shows that the method uses natural conditions (sun, wind) which are renewable and the process is adapted to specific arid regions, minimizing negative impacts in other ways (along with the first evidence about no harm to animals). So this evidence supports the sustainability as it relies on natural, renewable - like conditions for extraction.

For the claim that salars are the most sustainable lithium extraction method, the first evidence shows no harm to animals. The second evidence (chosen) shows the method uses natural, renewable - type conditions (sun, wind in arid regions) for extraction, supporting sustainability.

Answer:

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 of South America, the United States, and the Middle East.