3.2 - Waste and Pollution
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Practice Questions
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What is e-waste?
💡 Hint: Think about old gadgets that no longer work.
Name one type of pollution from production processes.
💡 Hint: Consider what goes into the air during manufacturing.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does e-waste refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to old electronics.
Thermal pollution is caused by?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in factories.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the potential long-term effects of not managing e-waste appropriately. What consequences could it have on both environmental health and human communities?
💡 Hint: Consider both environmental and social issues.
Evaluate how the principle of diffusion could be applied to manage wastewater from industrial sites. What techniques could be utilized to minimize its impact on local waterways?
💡 Hint: Think about how to prevent pollution at its source.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding E-Waste and Its Impact
- Plastic Pollution: Everything You Need to Know
- Pollution: Causes & Effects
- Thermal Pollution and Its Effects on the Environment
- Material Science Today
- The Importance of Sustainable Design
- Waste Management - The Circular Economy
- How Air Pollution Affects Health
- Understanding Water Pollution