Why Is Recycling of Aluminum Better for the Environment Than

question 107

Multiple Choice

Why is recycling of aluminum better for the environment than electrolysis of bauxite (an aluminum ore) ?

• A)It takes less energy to recycle aluminum.
• B)Electrolysis releases harmful gases into the atmosphere.
• C)The bauxite is extremely rare and there is very little aluminum in the world.
• D)Electricity is extremely cheap and it is better to use cheap electricity.
• E)none of the above

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