IB Geo: The 3Rs

What is the most important waste management strategy according to the text?

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Recover

• Reduce

What is the primary benefit of reducing the use amount of materials in the design phase of products?

• Requires more raw materials

• Increases waste production

• Reduces energy consumption

• Lowers manufacturing costs

Which of the following is an example of reusing an item for an alternative purpose?

• Recycling glass bottles

• Using rechargeable batteries

• Using old tyres to make swings

• Donating books to libraries

What is a specific area of refurbishing mentioned in the text?

• Repairing clothes

• Refilling toner cartridges

• Recycling glass bottles

• Composting organic waste

What is the primary benefit of recycling materials?

• Prevents the loss of raw materials

• Raises greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduces pollution at the extraction phase

• Increases energy usage

What is a common practice in many countries for curbside recycling?

• Collection and cleaning of bottles

• Single-stream recycling

• Separating waste on specific days

• Recycling centres in public areas

What is a potential drawback of curbside recycling?

• Increased fossil fuel consumption

• Efficient separation of waste

• Easy for residents to participate

• Reduced energy usage

What is a potential challenge in implementing the strategy of composting organic waste?

• Requires minimal resources

• Not suitable for high-density housing

• Available collection locally

• Easy decomposition in outside areas

What is a potential limitation of shopping at second-hand shops?

• Reduces waste and money

• Not popular with many people

• Specific bins for reusable items

• Social stigma attached to it

What is a potential benefit of buying items made from recycled material?

• Supports industries reducing waste

• Available for all products

• Trendy and popular

• Not readily available in all countries