Solid Waste Disposal

Hazardous waste is:

• corrosive
• ignitable
• toxic
• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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

• recovery
• incineration
• leachate
• source reduction 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

• food scraps
• autumn leaves
• wood chips
• plastic

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-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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 

Leachate is a ______________

• A liquid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
• A gas that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
• A solid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill
• A chemical that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

E-waste is generated from...

• electronics
• elevated nuclear plants
• elephants at the zoo
• EPA regulated facilities

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which category produces the greatest amount of waste?

• Industrial
• Municipal
• Hazardous
• Litter

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

• hazardous
• compost
• municipal solid
• industrial

Which of the following practices would help achieve source reduction?

• more consumption
• increased use of plastics
• more packaging
• designing goods that last longer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4