Combined Science GCSE
Separation and processing of scrap
What Separation and processing of scrap means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Separation and processing of scrap
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The amount of separation required depends on the material being recycled and on the properties required of the final product.
Topics that use Separation and processing of scrap
- Ways of reducing the use of resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balancing benefits against drawbacks
- Conservation of raw materials
- Evaluating
- Reuse versus recycling
- Using data to support judgements
- Conservation of limited metal ores
- Energy and resource use in extraction versus recycling
- Energy saving
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