E.S. 2 Quizizz Ch. 12: Waste

Which of the following materials would be considered man-made or synthetic?

• None of the responses are correct.

• ORGANIC

• NATURAL

• BIODEGRADEABLE

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Battery acid would be considered:

• RENEWABLE WASTE

• HAZARDOUS WASTE

• COMPOSTED WASTE

• BIODEGRADEABLE WASTE

Microorganisms (bacteria) are unable to break down plastics because:

• plastics do not occur in nature.

• plastics are made from oil,

• plastics are made of elements not found in any other substance,

• plastics are too abundant

Today, what is the most important thing that a consumer can do to make sure that more materials are recycled?

• Write letters to legislators asking that recycling be mandatory.

• Carefully wash and sort all materials to put out for recycling.

• Make an effort to buy recycled products made from recycled materials whenever possible.

• Enourage friends and neighbors to recycle their newspapers.

Which of the following correctly describes degradable plastics?

• All statements are correct.

• Degradable plastics usually just break down into smaller pieces.

• Plastic that contains cornstarch can be acted on by soil bacteria.

• Some plastics are designed to deteriorate when exposed to sunlight.

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Solid waste includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• junk mail & milk cartons

• ozone & CO2

• newspaper & soda bottles

• food scraps and yard clippings

Manufacturers could reduce waste and conserve resources by making products that:

• are disposable.

• use more materials.

• are difficult to repair.

• are more durable (long-lasting).

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe problems associated with MODERN landfills?

• None of the statements reflect MODERN landfills.

• Exposed garbage stinks and attracts flies and rats.

• Explosive gases can be produced that may build up and possibly ignite.

• Chemicals leaking out of the garbage stored there may pollute wells or groundwater.

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This Act requires systems for storing leachate and ventilation pipes for methane in landfills:

• SEABED AUTHORITY ACT

• CLEAR AIR ACT

• BIODIVERSITY ACT

• RESOURCE CONSERVATION & RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)

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Under the Superfund Act:

• Most of the dangerous toxic dump sites in the U.S. have been cleaned up.

• Companies that cannot afford to clean up their hazardous waste can have the government pay for the cleanup.

• The EPA may sue companies that illegally dump hazardous waste.

• All statements are correct.

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