Top 10 - Using Resources Flashcards
1
Q
What are Finite resources from the earth commonly used for?
A
They are processed to provide energy and materials
2
Q
What are the different methods for producing plastic?
A
Plastic can be made from crude oil but can also be produced from ethanol
3
Q
What is potable water?
A
What that is safe for humans to drink and has low level of dissolved salts and harmful microbes
4
Q
Describes a suitable water source chosen in the UK, how it is treated to make it potable.
A
Rain water provides water with low levels of dissolved substances
5
Q
What is desalination?
A
Desalination is when salt water is distilled to remove the salt from the water.
6
Q
Name three different sources of waste water.
A
Having a bath
Agricultural systems
Industrial processes
