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Date November 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 19N.3.hl.TZ0.c
Level hl Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
Command term Discuss Question number c Adapted from N/A
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19N.3.hl.TZ0.c

Kevlar® is used to make racing tires.

Discuss why the recycling of plastics is an energy intensive process.

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Any two of:
collection/transportation of plastic waste ✔

separation/sorting of different types «of plastic»
OR
separation/sorting of plastic from other materials ✔

melting plastic ✔

processing/washing/cleaning/drying/manufacture of recycled plastic ✔

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