waste management

Hazardous waste is:

• corrosive
• ignitable
• toxic
• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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

The three main categories of waste include municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and:

• industrial waste 
• radioactive waste 
• wastewater
• green waste

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why is leachate dangerous?

• It has toxic fumes
• It can leak into our water supply
• It can't be processed

E-waste is generated from...

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following are problems associated with landfills?

• source reduction and composting
• surface improvement and leachate
• leachate and methane production
• all of the above