Graded Task

In this method, waste materials are deposited on the surface of the ground, typically in a landfill.

• underground disposal

• deep-well injection

• land disposal

• none of the choices

It is a hazardous waste management method which is carried out when the waste contains an excessive amount of acid or alkali.

• precipitation

• neutralization

• reduction

• incineration

This strategy in waste management includes source reduction, recycling, and waste exchange which help in resource conservation, economic efficiency and environmental protection.

• waste minimization

• reduction

• incineration

• treatment methods

This act is known as the “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990” that control toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes, providing penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes.

What do you call the liquid that has percolated through a landfill that has the potential risk of groundwater contamination.

Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

• Conversion of open dumpsites into sanitary landfills

• Integration of Economic Waste Management in education

• Creation of Environmental Cooperatives in selected LGUs

• Construction of Material Recovery Facilities

All of the following statements are correct about open dumps EXCEPT

• It is the predominant method of waste disposal in developed countries

• It can cause surface and groundwater contaminations

• It is detrimental to the natural beauty of the land

• It causes deterioration in soil quality

What does the MRF in solid waste management stand for?

Sanitary Landfills are preferred over Open Dumps because they are cheaper and easier to maintain than the latter.

• False

• True

Construction of establishments are allowed if it will be located at least 100 meters away from open dumps, controlled dumps, or sanitary landfills.

• True

• False