Unit 5: 5 HL extension: challenges and interventions
Topic 5.3: Sustainable development Questions
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It is claimed that this use of data analytics will reduce both food waste and costs. To what extent do you agree with this claim?
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Explain **one** reason why a national rule on electronic waste may not reduce harm.
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Explain **one** reason why an efficiency improvement may not reduce total emissions.
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Outline what a **circular** approach to devices would require.
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Outline why renewable generation depends on digital systems.
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Outline why a ban on exporting electronic waste is hard to enforce.
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With reference to the statement, explain **two** reasons why so little electronic waste is properly recycled.
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To what extent can smart meters contribute to climate action?
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Discuss whether households should be charged more for electricity used at the times it is most expensive to supply.
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Explain **one** reason why recycling is a weaker intervention than repair.
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To what extent are autonomous monitoring systems an effective response to climate change?
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A company that clears old computers from offices is seeking an e-waste certification. Explain how certification could help the company reduce the impact of its e-waste on the environment.
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With reference to the statement, explain **two** reasons why the application produced no measurable change in air quality.
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With reference to the statement, discuss whether manufacturers should be accountable for devices after they are sold.
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To what extent can data analytics reduce waste in a food supply chain?
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To what extent does tracking a product from producer to consumer benefit the people at the start of the chain?
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With reference to the statement, explain **two** ways the application could reduce pollution from traffic.
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A phone refurbisher wants a recognised environmental certification. Explain how the certification could help it reduce the impact of its e-waste on the environment.
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With reference to the statement and your own inquiries, recommend **one** digital intervention that would most effectively reduce pollution caused by traffic congestion, and justify your recommendation.
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With reference to the statement and your own inquiries, recommend **one** change the council should make before extending the parking application city-wide, and justify your recommendation.
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