Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 23

What is the key concept for this section Describe the opportunities and limitations of finding substitutes for key mineral resources. What is nanotechnology and what are some of its potential environmental and other benefits What are some problems that could arise from the widespread use of nanotechnology Describe the potential of using graphene as a new resource. Explain the benefits of recycling and reusing valuable metals. List five ways to use nonrenewable mineral resources more sustainably. What are two examples of research into substitutes for rare-earth metals What is the relationship between lithium and U.S. energy independence