Sustainable Mineral Use and Longer Projected Lifetimes for Scarce Minerals

question 2

Multiple Choice

Sustainable mineral use and longer projected lifetimes for scarce minerals can be achieved with all of the following, except ________________.

• A)recycling
• B)increasing demand and lowering prices for products using these minerals
• C)researching more efficient and environmentally friendly techniques of extraction
• D)exploring for new reserves
• E)finding more available substitutes for scarce minerals

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