What implication(s) does the law of conservation of matter have for humans?

A. We cannot create energy because it is neither created nor destroyed.
B. Natural resources are unlimited because they are used and reused by living organisms.
C. Disposable goods are not going "away" when we throw them out.
D. As matter is recycled, it loses some of its integrity, so we need to be careful when we dispose of goods.
E. All of these are implications of the law of conservation of matter.


Answer: C

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