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Briefcase

Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

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Herb

Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology

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Flexed Biceps

Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation

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Writing Hand

Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies

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Deciduous Tree

Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies

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Cloud

Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

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Thermometer

Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

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Bar-Chart

Internal Assessment

City slickers generate most of our world&rsquo;s rubbish. Imagine every city dweller tossing out a small bag of waste every day. It accumulates, right? 😅

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	<li>World&rsquo;s current waste stat: 1.3 billion tonnes of solid domestic waste/year.</li>
	<li>Break it down: That&#39;s like every city person throwing away about 1.2 kg of waste daily. (Think: about 2 pairs of sneakers&#39; weight EVERY DAY! 👟)</li>
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	<li>As more people move to cities and we keep ordering pizza, that number is gonna jump! 🍕</li>
	<li>By 2025, we&#39;re looking at 2.2 billion tonnes of waste per year!</li>
	<li>Average waste per person? About 1.4 kg. (That&#39;s like throwing out your school backpack full of books every day. Heavy, right? 🎒)</li>
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You don&rsquo;t have to pinpoint every country on a map, but knowing your continents and directions is cool. (Like, &ldquo;Hey, where&#39;s southern Africa?&rdquo; Easy peasy! South of... well, Africa! 😉)

&nbsp;Describe the global variations in the disposal of waste. [3] Hint: Some countries prefer landfills, while others might burn or recycle. Think about how rich or developing nations might differ. 🌏 vs 🌍

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Suggest why rates of SDW (Solid Domestic Waste) are projected to rise, especially in urban areas. Hint: Think of urbanization and how city lifestyles might produce more waste. More people, more consumption, more pizza boxes! 🏙

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	<li>🌆 New York City is known for its towering skyscrapers AND its towering piles of trash bags on the sidewalk. With so many people in a small area, waste collection is a BIG challenge!</li>
	<li>🇸🇪 Sweden has such efficient recycling programs they&#39;ve run out of trash to burn for energy. They now import waste from other countries. Talk about turning trash into treasure!</li>
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Remember, it&#39;s not just about the numbers; it&#39;s about the choices we make every day. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle! ♻️ Keep your world clean and green. 🌱🌍

Eco-Savvy Living: Urban Waste Facts!

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Standard Level

Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use

Eco-Savvy Living: Urban Waste Facts!

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Waste & urban living📌

Stats to impress your friends📈

Future projections🔮

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Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use

Eco-Savvy Living: Urban Waste Facts!

Table of content

Waste & urban living📌

Stats to impress your friends📈

Future projections🔮

Unlock the Full Content!