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What is combustion?

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The process where all of the fuel burns, producing soot (carbon) and releasing some of the fuel into the atmosphere.

Combustion can lead to environmental damage due to emissions.

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What are finite resources?

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Resources that are remade very slowly (or not at all) and can be used up quicker than they can be replaced.

Examples include fossil fuels, nuclear fuels, minerals, and metals.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be remade at least as fast as we use them, meaning they can be replaced fairly quickly.

Examples include wood and cotton.

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What is an example of a man-made product?

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Barriers made from natural products or processes.

This includes products that are derived from natural resources but altered by human activities.

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What does the development of fertilizers allow us to do?

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It allows us to improve the ground for crops grown in a given area.

Fertilizers enhance soil quality and productivity.

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How long does it take for coal to form compared to wood and cotton?

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Coal takes a much longer amount of time to form compared to wood and cotton, which are renewable resources.

Wood and cotton can form in 120-180 days, while coal takes millions of years.

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Fill in the blank: Finite resources include _______.

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fossil fuels, nuclear fuels, minerals, and metals.

These resources are limited and cannot be replenished quickly.

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True or False: Renewable resources can be used up without consideration for their replacement.

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False.

It is important to consider the sustainability of using renewable resources.

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What is the significance of understanding the time it takes for resources to form?

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It helps in managing and utilizing resources sustainably.

Knowledge of resource formation time aids in conservation efforts.

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What does 10° represent in the context of resource formation?

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It is a quick way of showing 1,000,000.

This notation indicates exponential growth or large quantities.

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State the difference between finite and renewable resources.

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Finite resources cannot be replaced quickly, while renewable resources can be replenished at a sustainable rate.

Understanding this difference is crucial for resource management.

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What does sustainable development mean?

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Thinking about the needs of people today without damaging the lives of people in the future.

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What are the energy and waste implications of extraction processes?

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Extraction processes can use lots of energy and produce lots of waste.

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How can we be more sustainable regarding finite resources?

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By using less finite resources.

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What is one method to reduce the use of finite resources?

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Reusing and recycling materials.

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What is the benefit of recycling metals?

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It often uses much less energy than making new metals.

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List the benefits of recycling.

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  • Uses less energy
  • Saves finite resources
  • Reduces waste sent to landfill
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What is necessary before recycling different metals?

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Sometimes different metals won’t need to be completely separated.

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What can be added to iron in a blast furnace?

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Waste steel and iron can be added together.

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What is a blast furnace used for?

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To extract iron from its ore at a high temperature using carbon.

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How does reusing or recycling glass contribute to sustainability?

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Reduces the amount of energy used for making new glass.

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Fill in the blank: Glass bottles can often be reused without _______.

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[reshaping]

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What happens to glass products that cannot be reused?

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They are recycled for a different use instead.

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What process is used to recycle glass?

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The glass is crushed and melted, then reshaped to make other products.

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True or False: Recycling saves limited finite materials and saves energy.
True
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What is life cycle assessment?
It assesses the impact of raw materials before manufacturing.
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What is the relationship between extraction and raw materials?
Extraction uses raw materials to turn them into products.
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What is the primary focus when recycling metals?
To reduce the energy required compared to making new metals.
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What do Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) show?
Total environmental costs of a product ## Footnote LCAs assess the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle.
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What is the first stage in the Life Cycle Assessment process?
Getting the raw materials ## Footnote This involves extracting raw materials from the environment.
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What environmental impact can extraction of raw materials have?
Damage to the local environment ## Footnote Mining metals is a common example of environmental damage during extraction.
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What energy-related issue arises from extracting raw materials?
High energy consumption leading to pollution ## Footnote Extraction processes often require significant energy, contributing to environmental pollution.
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What is often necessary before raw materials can be used?
Processing to change their shape and properties ## Footnote This is essential to turn raw materials into useful materials.
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What can be a consequence of the manufacturing process?
Use of a lot of energy and resources ## Footnote Manufacturing and packaging of products can be resource-intensive.
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What pollutants can result from chemical reactions in manufacturing?
Waste products ## Footnote Some waste products can be converted into useful chemicals, reducing pollution.
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How can the use of a product impact the environment?
Releases greenhouse gases and harmful substances ## Footnote For example, burning fuels contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
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What is a potential environmental issue with fertilizers?
Draining into streams and rivers ## Footnote This can harm aquatic plants and animals.
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What is a factor to consider regarding product usage?
Duration of use and number of uses ## Footnote Products that are used for a long time can lead to less waste.
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What happens to products at the end of their life cycle?
They are often disposed of in landfill sites ## Footnote This can lead to land and water pollution.
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What pollution can occur from waste transportation to landfills?
Release of pollutants like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide ## Footnote Transportation of waste contributes to atmospheric pollution.
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What is one method of product disposal that causes air pollution?
Incineration ## Footnote Burning products can release harmful pollutants into the air.
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What are LCAs useful for?
Showing how to improve products to reduce environmental damage ## Footnote LCAs help identify areas for improvement in product design.
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Fill in the blank: The four stages of a life cycle assessment include getting the raw materials, ______, using the product, and product disposal.
Manufacture and packaging
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What is the purpose of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
To evaluate the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle ## Footnote LCAs consider stages such as raw material extraction, manufacturing, usage, and disposal.
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What are the raw materials for plastics?
Compounds extracted from crude oil ## Footnote Plastics are produced through fractional distillation, cracking, and polymerization.
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What is a key advantage of using paper bags?
They can be reused several times ## Footnote Paper bags can also be used for other purposes, such as bin liners.
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What is a disadvantage of plastic bags in terms of waste?
They usually only used once and take up space in landfill ## Footnote Plastic bags can pollute land and are often not biodegradable.
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True or False: Plastic bags are usually biodegradable.
False ## Footnote While not biodegradable, LCAs suggest they may be less harmful to the environment.
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What energy comparison is made between plastic and paper bags?
Plastic bags take less energy to make ## Footnote This contributes to their lower environmental impact in certain aspects.
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Fill in the blank: If something is biodegradable, it can be broken down _______ by microorganisms.
naturally
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What is one challenge in measuring the effects of products in LCAs?
Subjectivity in assessing visual pollution ## Footnote The attractiveness of litter is difficult to quantify.
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What does it mean if an LCA is biased?
It favors one point of view in a way that isn't backed up by facts ## Footnote Bias can occur due to the subjective nature of assessments.
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What is a selective LCA?
An assessment that only shows some impacts of a product ## Footnote This can lead to incomplete or biased representations of environmental effects.
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What are two reasons why a life cycle assessment may be biased?
* Subjective measurements * Selective reporting of impacts
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What is potable water?
Water that is safe for drinking ## Footnote Potable water must meet specific standards for safety and quality.
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What is potable water?
Water you can drink ## Footnote Potable water is essential for human survival and is not pure.
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True or False: Potable water contains only H2O molecules.
False ## Footnote Potable water can contain various dissolved substances.
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What are the pH requirements for potable water?
Between 6.5 and 8.5 ## Footnote This range ensures safety for drinking.
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What is surface water?
Water that collects in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs ## Footnote Surface water is susceptible to drying up.
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What is ground water?
Water that collects in rocks underground ## Footnote Ground water is less likely to dry up compared to surface water.
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What is the first step in treating fresh water?
Filtration ## Footnote Filtration involves passing water through a wire mesh.
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What is the purpose of sterilisation in water treatment?
To kill harmful bacteria or microbes ## Footnote This can be achieved using chlorine gas, ozone, or ultraviolet light.
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Fill in the blank: When it rains, water can collect as _______ or ground water.
surface water
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List the methods used for sterilising water.
* Bubbling chlorine gas * Using ozone * Using ultraviolet light ## Footnote Each method effectively eliminates harmful microorganisms.
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What is the primary source of fresh water in warm areas like the south-east UK?
Ground water ## Footnote Ground water is more reliable as it does not dry up quickly.
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What is the role of filter beds in the water treatment process?
To capture tiny solid bits in the water ## Footnote Filter beds are made from grains of sand and gravel.
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What is desalination?
The process of removing salts from seawater to make it potable water ## Footnote Desalination is essential in countries with limited freshwater supplies.
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What is the primary reason some countries use seawater for potable water?
Insufficient surface or groundwater resources ## Footnote This is common in very dry countries.
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What is the first step in the distillation process to purify seawater?
Heating the seawater until it evaporates ## Footnote The evaporation converts water into gas, which is crucial for distillation.
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What equipment is used in the distillation process?
A round-bottomed flask, a condenser, and a Bunsen burner ## Footnote These components work together to heat and condense the water.
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What is the pH of a neutral solution?
7 ## Footnote Pure water is an example of a neutral solution.
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What happens to steam in the condenser during distillation?
It cools down and condenses back into liquid water ## Footnote Cold water is pumped around the condenser to facilitate this process.
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What indicates that salts were present in the seawater after distillation?
The presence of crystals in the round-bottomed flask ## Footnote Crystals indicate that salts did not evaporate with the water.
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What is reverse osmosis?
A process that uses membranes to separate water molecules from salts ## Footnote It allows water to pass through while trapping salts.
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Why are distillation and reverse osmosis not commonly used where fresh water is available?
They require a lot of energy, making them expensive ## Footnote This cost factor limits their use in areas with alternative fresh water sources.
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Fill in the blank: Neutral solutions are neither acidic nor _______.
alkaline
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True or False: Distillation can be used to test and purify a sample of water in the lab.
True
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What should be done if the pH of a water sample is too high or too low?
Neutralize it by adding acid or alkali ## Footnote The aim is to adjust the pH to 7.
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What is the role of membranes in seawater purification?
Membranes have tiny holes that allow only certain substances to pass through ## Footnote This selective permeability is crucial for effective purification.
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What is the first stage of waste water treatment at a sewage treatment plant?
Screening to remove large bits of material and grit. ## Footnote This includes items like twigs, plastic bags, and small bits of stone and sand.
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What happens during the sedimentation stage of waste water treatment?
Heavier solids sink to the bottom to produce sludge, while lighter effluent floats on top. ## Footnote The effluent is the liquid waste that is removed for further treatment.
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What is the process used to break down organic matter in waste water?
Biological aerobic digestion. ## Footnote This process involves bacteria breaking down organic matter, including other microbes in the water.
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What does anaerobic digestion produce?
Methane gas, which can be used as an energy source. ## Footnote The remaining waste after anaerobic digestion can be used as fertilizer.
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True or False: Aerobic digestion occurs with oxygen.
True.
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True or False: Anaerobic digestion occurs without oxygen.
True.
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What additional treatment is required for waste water containing toxic substances?
Extra stages including adding chemicals, UV radiation, or using membranes. ## Footnote These methods help to ensure that the water is safe before being returned to the environment.
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Fill in the blank: Waste water treatment uses __________ energy than the desalination of salt water.
less. ## Footnote This makes sewage treatment a viable option in areas with limited fresh water.
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What type of waste water is generated from domestic activities?
Sewage, which includes waste from baths, toilets, and sinks. ## Footnote This is carried by sewers to sewage treatment plants.
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What is the main concern regarding drinking water that has been treated from sewage?
People generally dislike the idea of drinking water that used to be sewage.
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What type of waste water is produced by agricultural farming?
Agricultural waste water, which can contain pollutants and health hazards. ## Footnote This includes harmful microbes and organic matter.
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What is the purpose of waste water treatment?
To remove pollutants and harmful microbes to prevent health problems.
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What is organic matter in waste water primarily composed of?
Carbon compounds that come from the remains and waste of organisms.

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