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1
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what do we use earths resources for

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warmth, shelter, food, fuel, transport

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what are some examples of natural resources

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cotton, wool, timber

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what are some example of synthetic resources

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plastic, polyester, acrylic

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4
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what is a finite resource

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a resource that will eventually run out

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5
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what is sustainable development

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development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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6
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what are the 4 main types of water

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pure water, salt water, fresh water, potable water

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7
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what is potable water

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water that is safe to drink

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in the UK how is potable water extracted from fresh water

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filtration and sterilisation

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9
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what is sterilisation

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killing microbes

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10
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what are 3 examples of sterilising agents

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chlorine gas, UV light and ozone

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how can potable water be produced from salt water

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desalination

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12
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how can desalination be carried out

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distillation or reverse osmosis

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what are the 3 main types of waste water

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sewage, agricultural waste, industrial waste

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14
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what can waste water contain

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organic matter, harmful microbes, harmful chemicals

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15
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what is the first step in processing waste water

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screening and grit removal

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what is sedimentation

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separating the waste water into sludge and effluent

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17
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how is sludge treated

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anaerobic respiration

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18
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how is effluent treated

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aerobic respiration

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19
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what is phytomining

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using plants to extract copper

20
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what is bioleaching

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using bacteria to extract copper

21
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what is a life cycle assessment

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a way of assessing the energy costs and environmental effect of a product across its lifetime

22
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what are 4 stages of a life cycle assessments

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  • extracting and processing raw materials
  • manufacturing and packaging
  • use and operation during its lifetime
  • disposal at the end of its useful life
23
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how can we reduce the amount of new materials manufactured

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by reducing, reusing or recycling products

24
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in what ways can materials that are not recycled by disposed

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landfill or incineration

25
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what is corrosion

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the destruction of a material through reactions with substances in the environment

26
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that physical barriers be used to protect against corrosion

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grease, paint, a thin layer of metal

27
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what is sacrificial protection

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adding a more reactive metal to the surface of a material

28
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how is rust formed

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reaction between iron, water, and oxygen

29
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what are 2 alloys of copper

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brass and bronze

30
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what are gold alloys in jewellery made from

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gold with copper, zinc, and silver

31
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what are steel alloys made from

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iron, carbon and other metals

32
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what is a property of aluminium alloys

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generally have low densities

33
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what is the main difference between soda lime and borosilicate glass

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borosilicate glass has a much higher melting point

34
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give 2 examples of clay ceramics

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pottery and bricks

35
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what 2 things do the properties of polymers depend on

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monomers and the conditions under which they are formed

36
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what is the main difference between thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers

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thermosetting polymers do not soften when heated, thermosoftening polymers do

37
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what is a composite

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a mixture of a matrix and reinforcements

38
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name 2 composites

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plywood and reinforced concrete

39
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what is the balanced symbol equation for the Haber process

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N2 + 2H2 (reversible sign) 2NH3

40
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what is ammonia used for

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fertilisers

41
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what is the effect of increasing the temp of the Haber process on the yield, rate and cost

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decrease yield, increase rate, increase cost

42
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what is the effect of increasing the pressure of the Haber process on the yield, rate and cost

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increase yield, increase rate, increase cost

43
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what catalyst do we use for the Haber process

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iron

44
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what are the conditions for the Haber process

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450C, 200 atm, iron catalyst

45
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what is an NPK fertiliser

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a formulation containing soluble compounds of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

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