Solid Waste Review

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

• landfills
• open dumping 
• incineration
• recovery 

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

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-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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-PS1-3

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

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Repair

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Trash that can easily rot or decay into the soil

• biodegradeable

• plastic bottles

• fossil fuels

A ____________ is a waste disposal facility where wastes are put in the ground and covered each day with a layer of dirt, plastic, or both. These are better than open dumps because they are organized and the trash is underground.

• landfill

• incinerator

• compost heap

• aquifer

As garbage rots in landfills this harmful gas is produced

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Methane

• Water vapor

_________ means to use less of something?

• Reduce

• Recycle

• Reuse