Waste Unit

Hazardous waste is:

• corrosive
• ignitable
• toxic
• all of these

A process in which mixed garbage is burned at very high temperatures is:

• recovery
• incineration
• leachate
• source reduction 

All of the following are methods of solid waste disposal EXCEPT:

• landfills
• open dumping 
• incineration
• recovery 

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

• They do not decompose or break down naturally
• They leak toxic chemicals
• They are filling up lakes and ponds
• They contain poisons for wildlife

An example of something that is biodegradable is...

• a leaf in a compost pile

• a plastic milk jug in a landfill

• a styrofoam burger container in a trash can

• All of the above

The average person living in the United States produces

• about 40 pounds of solid waste per day

• about 4 pounds of solid waste per day

• about 400 pounds of solid waste per year

• about 4 pounds of solid waste per month

_____________ is the process of reclaiming raw materials and reusing them to create new products.

• Reducing
• Repurposing
• Recycling
• Composting

When we throw away cellphones, computers, and TVs, this type of waste is called...

• trash

• e-waste

• recycled

• sent to china

What dangerous greenhouse gas is produced in landfills?

• Nitrogen
• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Ozone

When you throw something "away", where does it end up?

• Outer space
• Landfills
• My trashcan is a magical trash-disappearing portal
• Who cares?