Which of the following concepts can best be used in a discussion on the conservation of minerals in an elementary middle-stage classroom (A) Re-use (B) Renew (C) Reduce (D) Recycle Choose the correct option.?

Option 3 : (A), (C) and (D)

The correct answer is (A), (C) and (D).

• Minerals are non-renewable resources.
• It takes thousands of years for the formation and concentration of minerals.
• The rate of formation is much smaller than the rate at which humans consume these minerals.
• It is necessary to reduce wastage in the process of mining.
• Recycling metals is another way to conserve minerals.
• Conservation of minerals in an elementary middle-stage classroom can be used by the concepts of:
  • Reuse
  • Reduce
  • Recycle

 Thus, we can say that the above statements are correct.

• Mineral resources are non-renewable.