C14- Earths Resources Flashcards
1
Q
Blast furnace
A
The huge reaction vessels used in industries to extract iron
2
Q
Life cycle assessment
A
Carried out to assess the environmental impacts of products
3
Q
Thermal decomposition
A
The breakdown of a compound by heating it
4
Q
Sustainable development
A
Meets the needs of current generation s without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
5
Q
Potable water
A
Water that’s safe to drink or used in food preparation
6
Q
2 ways to extract copper from low grade ores
A
Phytomining
Bioleaching
7
Q
4 steps to treating waste water
A
Screening
Primary treatment
Secondary treatment
Final treatment
