VOICED : Reciclaje de basura un negocio en Mexico

VOICED : Reciclaje de basura un negocio en Mexico

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the growing business of waste recycling in Mexico City, where collectors earn money by selling recyclable materials. Despite the city's large waste production, only half of the residents separate their waste, making collectors crucial. The waste is processed into resins used in products like Coca-Cola bottles. This business not only provides income above the minimum wage for some collectors but also benefits the environment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main activity of the growing business in Mexico City discussed in the video?

Manufacturing new plastic products

Collecting and recycling waste materials

Producing energy from waste

Exporting waste to other countries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much do waste collectors earn per kilo of recyclable material?

15 cents of a dollar

10 cents of a dollar

5 cents of a dollar

20 cents of a dollar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Mexico City's population separates their waste?

25%

50%

75%

100%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common use for the resin produced from recycled plastic?

Textile manufacturing

Building materials

Producing Coca-Cola bottles

Making furniture

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the benefits of the recycling business besides generating income?

Helping the environment

Reducing air pollution

Increasing landfill space

Lowering water usage