Waste Management Pre-release AQA 2022

Who produced the most waste in the UK in 2018?

• Commercial (e.g. shops and offices)

• Households

• Construction / demolition

• Other

What percentage of food does each person in the UK throw away each year?

• 5-10%

• 15-20%

• 25-30%

• 35-40%

What does landfill mean?

• Burying rubbish underground

• Burning rubbish for electricity

• Recycling and re-using rubbish

• Breaking down rubbish with bacteria

What percentage of UK waste goes to landfill each year?

• 25%

• 45%

• 65%

• 85%

What does incineration mean?

• Burying rubbish underground

• Burning rubbish for electricity

• Recycling and re-using rubbish

• Breaking down rubbish with bacteria

Why are old incinerators being shut down?

• They are no longer needed

• They release too much pollution

• They don't generate any energy

What does anaerobic digestion mean?

• Burying rubbish underground

• Burning rubbish for electricity

• Recycling and re-using rubbish

• Breaking down rubbish with bacteria

What useful byproducts are produced by anaerobic digestion?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Fertiliser

• Pesticides

Why is composting a good option for households? (pick two)

• It increases waste going to landfill

• It can be used to fertilise gardens

• It can generate electricity

• It makes use of food waste

Which country in the UK has the best recycling rate?

• England

• Wales

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland