# Describe two advantages of recycling metals rather than extracting them from their ores.

> AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) — 4.10.3 Using materials (Chem only) · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Recycling conserves finite/limited raw materials (ores)
2. Recycling requires less energy than extracting metal from ore
3. Recycling reduces the environmental impacts of quarrying/mining
4. Recycling reduces waste / reduces the amount of metal sent to landfill

## Key terms

- [recycling](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/recycling)
- [ore](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/ore)

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