Waste

What is typical "household" waste?

• hazardous waste

• municipal solid waste

• agricultural waste

Potentially explosive or chemically reactive

• hazardous waste

• municipal solid waste

• agricultural waste

Contains plant matter, fertilizer, and pesticide residue

• hazardous waste

• municipal solid waste

• agricultural waste

Leftover rock and ore from mineral extraction.

• hazardous waste

• municipal solid waste

• agricultural waste

• mining waste

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of these materials in municipal waste would be considered biodegradable?

• glass bottles

• metal cans

• glass clippings and leaves

Municipal waste production in the United States has increased ____________________ the population growth rate.

• faster than

• slower than

• all about the same rate as

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which form of waste disposal is no longer in use in most developed countries.

• sanitary landfills

• open dumps

• incinerators

Which is not a disadvantage of using sanitary landfills to dispose of municipal solid waste?

• Sanitary landfills are the most expensive waste disposal option.

• They can leak into groundwater if not lined properly.

• They can run out of space, especially in heavily populated areas.

What is an advantage of incineration over other waste disposal methods?

• Incineration increases the volume of waste the must be placed in the landfill.

• Lower risk of air pollution.

• The costs of building and running ans incinerator are much lower.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Implementing cash deposits on recyclable materials, such as car batteries and (in some states) drink cans and bottles results in ___________________ in recycling rates.

• an increase

• a decrease

• no change