Enviromental science final 2018 white kohnke

What is the largest category of municipal solid waste?

• Paper and glass

• Glass and aluminum

• Paper and paper board

• Plastic and paper

What are the hazardous wastes classifications?

• Toxic, radioactive, flammable, explosive

• Bad, good, worse

• Toxic, chemical, flammable

• None of the above

What is the burning of municipal solid waste to reduce its volume called?

• Fire

• Incineration

• Cardboard

• Deforestation

What is the best strategy for dealing with waste management?

• Not creating waste

• Recycle

• Reduce

• Burn

What does this symbol stand for?

• Reduce reuse recycle

• recycle, replenish, restore

• Reduce resign refinish

• All of the above

The temporary or permanent removal of large expanses of forest for agriculture, or other uses is called?

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Dismemberment

• Disgraceful

What is the biggest problem for U.S. natural parks today?

• Volcanic activity

• Pollution

• Park visitors

• All of the above

Waste that includes paper, food wastes, cans, bottles, yard waste, glass, wood, and similar items is called?

• Toxic waste

• Chemical waste

• Recycled waste

• Municipal solid waste

Will plastic materials decompose in a landfill?

• Yes

• No

Is plastic the most difficult material to recycle?

• No

• Yes