Waste Management and Disposal (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of total urban waste can construction and demolition waste represent in some cities?
What percentage of total urban waste can construction and demolition waste represent in some cities?
Up to 40%
What is the most preferred option at the top of the waste management hierarchy?
What is the most preferred option at the top of the waste management hierarchy?
Reduce
What is the combined global value of the recycling market for metals and paper annually?
What is the combined global value of the recycling market for metals and paper annually?
At least $30 billion
How much less energy is required to produce aluminium from recycled sources vs virgin materials?
How much less energy is required to produce aluminium from recycled sources vs virgin materials?
95% less energy
By what percentage can incineration reduce waste volume?
By what percentage can incineration reduce waste volume?
Up to 90%
How many times greater is methane's warming potential compared to carbon dioxide?
How many times greater is methane's warming potential compared to carbon dioxide?
25 times
How much higher are acute respiratory infections where waste collection is inadequate?
How much higher are acute respiratory infections where waste collection is inadequate?
Six times higher
Approximately how many tonnes of e-waste were generated globally in 2016?
Approximately how many tonnes of e-waste were generated globally in 2016?
44.7 million tonnes
How many tonnes of e-waste did Guiyu process daily at its peak?
How many tonnes of e-waste did Guiyu process daily at its peak?
15,000 tonnes
How much electricity does Amsterdam's AEB incineration plant produce annually?
How much electricity does Amsterdam's AEB incineration plant produce annually?
1 million MWh