AP Ch 16-19 Review

Which played an important role in the development of the "throw-away" society?

• the increased use of glass and metals

• objects made of many materials

• attitude changes after WWI

• the shift in manufacturing to developing countries

The material that makes up the highest proportion of MSW is

• plastic

• rubber, leather and textiles

• paper and paperboard

• food

Electronic waste...

• accounts for over 10% of the waste stream

• is almost always recycled

• is only a problem in developed nations

• is more expensive to recycle than to put in a landfill 

Approximately how much MSW is recovered before it enters a landfill or incinerator?

• 15%

• 25%

• 35%

• 60%

Which is NOT a form of source reduction?

• printing double-sided instead of single-sided

• purchasing digital versions of music instead of CD's

• replacing plastic mugs with disposable paper cups

• designing a smaller box for packaging

Which material usually used closed-loop recycling?

• aluminum

• glass

• paper

• plastic

For composting to work effectively, the compost

• must be anaerobic 

• must be kept very wet

• must be mixed

• must be protected from high temperatures

NIMBY describes

• an attitude about placement of landfills

•  the costs associated with the use of incineration

• the fact that materials cannot be easily incinerated

• attempts to develop better landfills

Which legislation calls for listing hazardous waste to use in cradle-to-grave tracking?

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

• Hazardous and Solid  Waste Amendments

• Superfund Act

Of the following risks to human health, which causes the most human deaths?

• Consumer risks

• Chemical risks

• Biological risks

• Personal risks

• Physical risks