Question

In 2016, the worlds’ cities generated 2.01 billion tonnes of solid waste. How was this possible when the Earth has the capacity to absorb garbage and make it harmless?

• A. Waste output is less than the limit of the sink function.
• B. Waste output is more than the limit of the source function.
• C. Waste output is more than the limit of the sink function.
• D. Waste output is less than the limit of the source function.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Waste output is more than the limit of the sink function.

The capacity of the Earth's sink function is limited. So, when people dispose too much of waste, it exceeds the capacity of the Earth's sink function. Hence, there is an accumulation of waste. Too much of waste accumulation can harm the health of people.