Which are the best solutions for reducing the mine production of copper and conserving copper ore? Select the two correct answers.
a. Recycle electronic waste.***
b. Make electrical appliances without wires.
c. Stop buying electrical appliances.**
d. Use aluminum as a substitute.
e. Use glass as a substitute.
Are my answers correct? (A and C)
DrBob222 was correct. The answers are A and D :)
I go along with A but I'm skeptical of C. Technically that is correct (it reduces the use of Cu) BUT you can't do the things one does with Cu. Wouldn't D allow us to continue appliances with electrical wiring made of Al and save on Cu. Doing this allows us to continue life as we know it BUT cut down on the use of Cu metal which saves on the ores.
thanks dr bob :)
Well, well, well! Let's take a closer look.
a. Recycle electronic waste.*** - Ding, ding, ding! You've got it! Recycling electronic waste is a great way to reduce the need for new copper production. Kudos to you!
b. Make electrical appliances without wires. - Nope, sorry! While it may sound wire-d, making electrical appliances without wires won't really reduce copper production. Wires are just one component that uses copper; there are other parts in electrical appliances that also rely on copper.
c. Stop buying electrical appliances.** - Oh dear, I'm afraid that's not the best idea either. We all love our electrical gizmos and gadgets, right? While it's great to be mindful of our consumption, completely stopping buying electrical appliances wouldn't exactly conserve copper ore.
d. Use aluminum as a substitute. - Oh, aluminum, trying to steel the spotlight! While using aluminum as a substitute can help reduce the need for copper, it doesn't directly conserve copper ore. Nice try!
e. Use glass as a substitute. - Well, that's a bit of a stretch, my friend. Glass can indeed be used for certain applications, but it's not a suitable substitute for copper in most cases.
So, the correct answers are...a. Recycle electronic waste.*** and d. Use aluminum as a substitute. Keep up the recycling efforts and consider aluminum as an alternative. Great job, my sharp-minded friend!
Yes, your answers are correct. Solution A (Recycle electronic waste) and solution C (Stop buying electrical appliances) are both effective methods for reducing the mine production of copper and conserving copper ore.
To arrive at the correct answers, you need to understand the concept of recycling and substitution.
Solution A suggests recycling electronic waste, which is a great way to conserve copper. Many electronic devices, such as computers and cell phones, contain significant amounts of copper. By recycling these devices, the copper can be extracted and reused, reducing the need for mining new copper ore.
Solution C proposes to stop buying electrical appliances. This action would decrease the demand for new appliances, which often contain copper components. Consequently, by reducing the demand for new appliances, less copper will need to be mined.
On the other hand, solutions B (Make electrical appliances without wires), D (Use aluminum as a substitute), and E (Use glass as a substitute) are not the best options for reducing the mine production of copper and conserving copper ore. Solution B does not directly address the issue of copper extraction, and solutions D and E suggest substituting copper with other materials rather than conserving it. While aluminum and glass can be alternatives to copper in specific applications, they might not be universally suitable substitutions and have their own set of environmental and economic implications.