Solid waste mangement

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

• recovery
• incineration
• leachate
• source reduction 

Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

• food scraps
• autumn leaves
• wood chips
• plastic

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items?

• composting
• incineration
• leachate
• recycling 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

A liquid that has passed through compacted solid waste

• oil
• leachate
• fertilizer
• battery acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

In what category of waste do paint, household cleaners, medical waste, and solvents belong?

• hazardous
• compost
• municipal solid
• industrial

Which solid waste management do you practice if you use eco bags in shopping?

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Repair

E-waste can be recycled to extract ____.

• gold, rare earths, valuable metals

• carbon compounds

• organic solids

• personal identification information

Dry cell batteries and household pesticides are classified as ____ waste.

• industrial solid

• toxic solid

• hazardous

• electronic

The most desirable method of dealing with hazardous wastes is ____.

• incineration

• perpetual storage

• recycling and reusing hazardous wastes

• deposit in ocean trenches