Use of Resources

Question 1

Define the term Reusablew:

Answer 1

Reusing a product means using it more than once for the same purpose,
(For example, refilling a water bottle)

Question 2

Define the term Recycling:

Answer 2

Recycling involves using waste materials to make new products.

Question 3

Describe the process of Recycling metals:

Answer 3

Collection
Sorting
Shredded
Baling/Melting
Shredded
Fabrication

Question 4

Describe Collection (In terms of recycling metal)

Answer 4

Collection- Some metals can be collected from home and collection may need to be arranged for larger items.

Question 5

Describe Sorting (In terms of recycling metal)

Answer 5

Sorting- Sorted by metal they are made.

Question 6

Describe Shredding (In terms of recycling metal)

Answer 6

Shredded-Metals are shredded into tiny pieces and separated.

Question 7

Describe Baling/Melting (In terms of recycling metal)

Answer 7

Baling/Melting- Shredded metals are compressed into cubes (Bales) then fed into a furnace to be melted.

Question 8

Describe Fabrication (In terms of recycling metal)

Answer 8

Fabrication- Cooled and hardened then rolled into flat sheets and eventually re-shaped into new products.