Lower Sec Geography - Challenging Data Trend Question

Describe the changes in the amount of plastic waste generated in city X from 2002 to 2020. [4 marks] 

Marking criteria

1.  Describe overall trend [1 mark] Mentions that plastic waste generally increased over time 

2.  Data for overall trend [1 mark] Increased from 15,000 tonnes in 2002 to 50,000 tonnes in 2020 by ___% 

3.  Select any outlier trend [1 mark] However, there was a decrease between 2012 to 2014  

4.  Data for outlier trend [1 mark] Decreased from 23,000 tonnes in 2012 to 14,000 tonnes in 2014 by ___%