Multiple choice

Why is important to recycle?

  1. increase the amount of garbage thrown in the landfill

  2. conserve the aluminum used to cook dinners

  3. reduce the amount of plastic in her home

  4. save energy that would be needed to replace these products
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Recycling saves energy because it is generally less energy-intensive to process recycled materials into new products than it is to extract and refine raw materials.

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