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1 mark
Briefly outline the meaning of the term solid domestic waste.
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Syllabus Edition
First teaching 2024
First exams 2026
Solid Waste (DP IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS): HL): Exam Questions
38 mins11 questions
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3 marks
List three general types or categories of solid domestic waste.
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1 mark
Distinguish between reusing and recycling.
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4
2 marks
State two waste disposal methods, other than recycling.
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1
4 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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2
4 marks
Evaluate the merits and drawbacks of the following two methods of dealing with solid domestic waste: composting and incineration.
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3
4 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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4
2 marks
Define non-biodegradable pollution.
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3 marks
Discuss the environmental impacts of non-biodegradable pollutants in solid domestic waste.
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1
7 marks
Explain how solid domestic waste disposal strategies can also act as methods to mitigate climate change.
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2
7 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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