Properties of Matter Unit Test
Science 8 Q1 / Properties of Matter
A student states that natural resources could be saved if people made everything they need in labs. What is the main problem with this idea?(1 point)
Responses
There are not enough synthetic resources yet to make what people need.
People might think it is fine to waste a lot of the materials since they just came from a lab.
The materials made in labs will still pollute the environment and destroy natural resources.
Anything made in the lab requires natural resources to produce it.
The main problem with this idea is that anything made in a lab still requires natural resources to produce it.
which is the correct answer
The correct answer is: Anything made in the lab requires natural resources to produce it.
The main problem with the student's idea is that anything made in the lab still requires natural resources to produce it. So, even if everything is made in labs, there will still be a need for natural resources, and they will eventually be depleted or destroyed.
To determine the main problem with the idea of making everything we need in labs, we need to carefully analyze each response.
- Response 1: "There are not enough synthetic resources yet to make what people need."
This response suggests that the lack of sufficient synthetic resources is the main problem with the idea. However, it is not the most accurate choice since advancements in technology and science might eventually provide enough synthetic resources.
- Response 2: "People might think it is fine to waste a lot of the materials since they just came from a lab."
This response highlights a potential human behavior issue. If people believe that materials made in labs are readily available and can be easily replaced, they might be more prone to waste them. While this is a valid concern, it is not the main problem with the idea.
- Response 3: "The materials made in labs will still pollute the environment and destroy natural resources."
This response highlights an essential problem with the idea. Even if everything was manufactured in labs, the materials used to produce these goods would still have a negative impact on the environment, leading to pollution and natural resource depletion. This response accurately identifies the main problem with the idea.
- Response 4: "Anything made in the lab requires natural resources to produce it."
This response states a simple fact. Regardless of where something is made, whether in a lab or through natural processes, it will still require natural resources. While this is true, it does not address the main problem with the idea.
Therefore, the correct answer is Response 3: "The materials made in labs will still pollute the environment and destroy natural resources." This response correctly identifies the main problem with the idea of making everything we need in labs.