IB ESS SDW Review

Which of the following are problems associated with landfills?

• source reduction and composting

• surface improvement and leachate

• leachate and methane production

• all of the above

Answer explanation

Landfills pose problems such as leachate and methane production, making them harmful to the environment.

Which type of waste are dry cell batteries and household pesticides classified as?

• Industrial solid

• Toxic solid

• Hazardous

• Electronic

Answer explanation

Dry cell batteries and household pesticides are classified as hazardous waste.

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Which of the following practices would help Michael, Evelyn, and Isla achieve source reduction?

• more consumption

• increased use of plastics

• more packaging

• designing goods that last longer

Answer explanation

Designing goods that last longer helps achieve source reduction by reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing waste.

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Hey there! The pie chart below shows the relative proportions of SDW in Australia. Can you tell me which of the statements is NOT correct?

• Plastics: drink bottles, plastic bags, plastic containers.

• Organic material: Garden waste, food/kitchen waste.

• Paper: printer paper, printer ink, packaging, milk cartons.

• Hazardous: paint, batteries, car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Paper: printer paper, printer ink, packaging, milk cartons.' This statement is incorrect because paper is not a type of SDW in Australia.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of these two systems is better for sustainability?

Answer explanation

The circular economy system is better for sustainability because it promotes resource efficiency and reduces waste.

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Which of the following forms of SDW are non-biodegradable and toxic to the environment

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The graph shows projected global e-waste growth by volume. Which of the following statements is correct

• E-waste can not be recycled, reused, reconditioned or re-sold.

• Most e-waste is ultimately handled by the country where the waste is generated

• E-waste is usually handled by the LEDC's.

• All of these are correct.

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Hey Mason, Abigail, and Jackson! Can you spot the missing management strategy in the picture showing three of the four major management strategies for SDW?

Which of the following is a byproduct of incineration that is converted into ash?

• Ash

• All of these

• Flue gas

• Heat

Answer explanation

Incineration is a waste treatment process that converts waste into ash, flue gas, and heat. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of these'.

With an increase in the amount of SDW being generated many countries are using recycling as a strategy to manage the volume. Which of the following is correct?

• Reuse: the amount of waste is decreased by altering the human activity that produces it.

• Reduce: an item is used multiple times.

• Recycle: the original material of the object is used to make a new object.

Answer explanation

Recycling is the correct strategy to manage SDW by using the original material to make a new object.