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Multiple choice economics frequency polygons collection, organisation and presentation of data frequency polygon and frequency curve diagrammatic presentation of data

Fill the Alternative given in the bracket:
A frequency polygon is a ________ curve.

  1. freehand

  2. joint

  3. straight line

  4. multi dimensional
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

By definition, a frequency polygon is constructed by connecting the midpoints of class intervals with straight line segments, forming a polygon shape.

Multiple choice economics frequency polygons collection, organisation and presentation of data frequency polygon and frequency curve diagrammatic presentation of data

From the below mentioned what, if missed, makes the graphic presentation incomplete

  1. Unit of measurement

  2. Suitable scale

  3. Suitable title

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A complete graphic presentation requires a title, a clear scale, and units of measurement to be interpretable and accurate. Missing any of these renders the graph incomplete.

Multiple choice economics frequency polygons collection, organisation and presentation of data frequency polygon and frequency curve diagrammatic presentation of data

Graph is a useful tool as _______________.

  1. only limited information can be achieved

  2. information provided is not useful for an expert

  3. not precisely correct

  4. it does not require that the person who is using graph should know mathematics
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is grammatically awkward but conveys that graphs make data accessible without requiring mathematical expertise from the user. However, the phrasing is poor and the logic questionable - graphs do require some mathematical understanding to interpret correctly.

Multiple choice economics environmental economics solid waste management

Different examples of waste are

  1. Electronic waste

  2. Waste water

  3. Hazardous waste

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Waste can be categorized in many ways, including electronic waste, wastewater, and hazardous waste. Therefore, all the listed options are valid examples of waste.

Multiple choice economics environmental economics solid waste management

The garbage or trash collected regularly is known as

  1. Domestic waste

  2. Municipal waste

  3. Agricultural waste

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Municipal waste, commonly known as trash or garbage in the U.S. and as refuse or rubbish in the UK, is a waste type consisting of everyday items that are discarded by the public. Garbage can also refer specifically to food waste, as in a garbage disposal; the two are sometimes collected separately. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice economics waste and its management solid waste management origin of waste products e-wastes waste generation

What is the toxic substance contained by typical electronic waste?

  1. PCBs

  2. Dioxin

  3. Pesticide like compounds

  4. Heavy metals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Electronic waste contains various toxic substances, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and dioxins (often released during improper burning or processing). While heavy metals are also present, dioxin is a well-known toxic byproduct associated with e-waste processing.

Multiple choice economics environmental economics solid waste management

Discarded electronic items are categorized under

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Domestic waste

  3. Hazardous waste

  4. Electronic waste
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Discarded electronic items such as computers, phones, and appliances are specifically categorized as electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste.

Multiple choice economics environmental economics solid waste management

What is the single greatest source of solid waste?

  1. Mining

  2. Municipalities

  3. Agriculture

  4. Industry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

While mining and agriculture produce large volumes of waste, municipal solid waste (generated by households and businesses in municipalities) is often cited as a massive and rapidly growing source of solid waste globally.

Multiple choice economics waste and its management solid waste management origin of waste products e-wastes waste generation

E-waste contains hazardous substances that are harmful to the environment and human health if not properly treated or disposed of, therefore they must be handled with care.
What are the health hazards which can be caused by e-waste? 

  1. Brain

  2. Lung cancer

  3. DNA damage

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Improper disposal of e-waste releases toxic chemicals that can cause a wide range of health issues, including neurological damage (brain), respiratory issues (lung cancer), and genetic damage (DNA damage).