11 mark
Briefly outline the meaning of the term solid domestic waste.
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Solid Domestic Waste (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): SL)
Exam Questions
38 mins10 questions
23 marks
List three general types or categories of solid domestic waste.
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31 mark
Distinguish between reusing and recycling.
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42 marks
State two waste disposal methods, other than recycling.
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14 marks
Evaluate the merits and drawbacks of the following two methods of dealing with solid domestic waste: recycling and re-use.
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24 marks
Evaluate the merits and drawbacks of the following two methods of dealing with solid domestic waste: composting and incineration.
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34 marks
Evaluate the merits and drawbacks of the following two methods of dealing with solid domestic waste: landfill and dumping at sea.
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4a2 marks
Define non-biodegradable pollution.
4b3 marks
Discuss the environmental impacts of non-biodegradable pollutants in solid domestic waste.
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17 marks
Explain how solid domestic waste disposal strategies can also act as methods to mitigate climate change.
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27 marks
Solid domestic waste often contains non-biodegradable materials and toxic substances that can reduce the soil fertility
Explain how waste management strategies can stop this from happening and protect soil fertility.
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