Copper is a metal that is used for many purposes. It is mined from the earth using various methods. Though the amount of copper in the Earth's crust is very large, if the mining of copper continues, it will eventually run out.

Jim thinks that conserving copper is important, and says that the best way to do this would be to stop all copper mining at once. Is there a problem with this solution?

A. no, it is a good solution as any.

B. yes, there is no need to conserve copper.

C. no, we must conserve copper no matter what.

D. yes, the need to conserve copper must be balanced with use

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Charlize Christensen

Chemistry

15 June, 00:18

Copper is a metal that is used for many purposes. It is mined from the earth using various methods. Though the amount of copper in the Earth's crust is very large, if the mining of copper continues, it will eventually run out.

Jim thinks that conserving copper is important, and says that the best way to do this would be to stop all copper mining at once. Is there a problem with this solution?

A. no, it is a good solution as any.

B. yes, there is no need to conserve copper.

C. no, we must conserve copper no matter what.

D. yes, the need to conserve copper must be balanced with use

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Hailie Riley · Answer 1

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

When we use an object or substance in excess then it is likely that the substance will run out with time. But at the same time, if we use that substance according to its requirement and try to conserve it as much as we can then we can preserve the substance.

Hence, it is good to avoid wastage of a substance and balance its use according to the need.

Therefore, we can conclude that in the given situation yes, there is a problem with the solution as the need to conserve copper must be balanced with use.

Sanaa Wagner · Answer 2

the answer is d