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Global Waste Management Challenges

Global Waste Management Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Solid waste management is a critical global issue affecting health, environment, and prosperity. Rapid urbanization and population growth are increasing waste generation, with significant disparities in management between high and low-income countries. Plastic waste is a major concern, with most marine debris being plastic. Solutions exist, such as sustainable practices and policies, but require urgent action. Proper waste management is economically sensible, as it prevents higher costs from health and environmental impacts. The video emphasizes the need for collective action to ensure sustainable waste management.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the consequences of poorly managed waste?

Ocean contamination and disease transmission

Increased economic prosperity

Improved air quality

Decreased respiratory problems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage is global waste generation expected to increase over the next 30 years?

50%

70%

30%

90%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region currently generates about one-quarter of the world's waste?

North America

East Asia

South Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of waste is mismanaged in low-income countries?

50%

70%

30%

90%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many metric tons of plastic waste were generated globally in 2016?

500 million

242 million

150 million

100 million

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of marine debris is plastic waste?

50%

70%

90%

30%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is working with developing countries to invest in sustainable waste management?

World Bank

United Nations

World Health Organization

International Monetary Fund

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