2023 NYJC J1 MYE Ans Key

1 JC1 H1 Geography Common Test Suggested Answers Section A Cluster 1 Sustainable Future and Climate Change 1 Resource 1 shows the breakdown of Thailand’s plastics end use industries. Resource 2 shows Bangkok’s plastics waste management hierarchy (left) and ideal waste management hierarchy (right). Resource 3 is an extract taken from an article about plastic waste pollution in Thailand. Resource 4 shows Thailand’s roadmap to plastic waste management 2018 – 2030. (a) Cite data from Resource 1 to describe the usage of plastic in Thailand. [3] Award 1 mark for each description using data from Resource 1 on the usage of plastic in Thailand. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each description, where applicable. Possible responses include:  Plastic is heavily used in the packaging industry as it takes up 2,323,000 tonnes and accounts for the highest percentage at 42% compared to other industries. [1 mark]  The use of plastic in electricals and electronics industry as well as construction industry takes up 16% and 14% each respectively, less than half of the packaging industry. [1 mark]  Plastic is also used in a variety of industries, such as housewares, safety & security, agriculture, footwear, recreation, medical devices, etc., albeit at a much smaller percentage, ranging from 1 – 4% each. [1 mark]  The usage of plastic in the top 5 industries, namely packaging, electricals and electronics, construction, automotive, and filament, accounts for 86% of the consumption in Thailand. [1 mark] (b) Using two examples, describe how single-use plastic is part of everyday urban life. [4] Award 1 mark for each description using an example on how single-use plastic is part of everyday urban life. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each description, where applicable. Award a maximum of 2 marks if one example is given only. Possible responses include:  Ordering takeaway food is a convenient option for many busy urban residents. [1 mark] Whether it is a burger, sushi or noodles, the food is typically placed in in plastic containers, and plastic utensils are provided for eating. These items are designed for

2 single use and are frequently thrown away after a meal, adding to the plastic waste generated in urban areas. [1 additional mark]  Single-use plastic is part and parcel of grocery shopping in everyday urban life. [1 mark] In large supermarkets, many fruits and vegetables also come pre -packaged in plastic bags or containers. Additionally, most supermarkets offer free plastic bags at the cashier, which are used to carry groceries home and thrown away after . [1 additional mark]  Urban residents rely on various personal care and hygiene products that come packaged in s