AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy · 8465

Material and Energy Resources

Examine metal extraction to illustrate how the Earth's natural resources are utilized to manufacture useful products.
Compare the variety of renewable and non-renewable energy resources required for modern society.
Evaluate methods for operating sustainably, including minimizing limited resource use, cutting energy consumption, reducing waste, and mitigating environmental impact.
Understand strategies for end-of-life disposal and recycling that maximize the utilization of materials and stored energy.
Analyze Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to compare the overall environmental impacts of product production, use, and disposal.