2023 NYJC J1 MYE Ans Key

JC1 H2 Geography Common Test Suggested Answers Section A Cluster 3 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 shows a photograph of a young dugong who died from infection exacerbated by plastic bits in her stomach. Resource 4 is an extract taken from an article about plastic waste pollution in Thailand. Resource 5 shows Thailand’s roadmap to plastic waste management 2018 – 2030. (a) Cite data from Resource 1 to describe the usage of plastic in Thailand. [4] 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:

1 ∙ 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 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 singl