Question

responsible mineral use
for questions 7 and 8, complete each statement by writing the correct word or words.
7 extracting aluminum from ore takes 20 times more ____ than obtaining it from ____ sources.
8 in many cases, reusing and ____ products that contain minerals decreases energy use and saves consumers and businesses ____.
9 describe what you can do in your daily life to reduce your use of, reuse, or recycle minerals.
13.3 self - check
answer the questions to test your knowledge of lesson concepts. you can check your work using the answers on the bottom of the page.
10 how can reducing use, reusing, and recycling help extend earth’s supply of minerals?
11 how can reducing use, reusing, and recycling help save energy? how does this help address environmental issues?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. energy; recycled
2. recycling; money
3. I can recycle aluminum cans and use rechargeable batteries instead of single-use ones.
4. It decreases the demand for new mining, meaning we use less of a limited resource.
5. It takes much less energy to reuse and recycle minerals than it does to mine new ones; this helps address environmental issues by reducing pollution.