Municipal Waste Management Assessment

Among the following, which object can be recycled?

• Concrete

• Compost

• Glass

• Soil

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

These are wastes that can easily decompose in the soil?

• biodegradable

• e - waste

• nonbiodegradable

• metal waste

What are the 3 Rs of waste management?

• Recycle, React, & Respond

• Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

• Reuse, Rinse, & Repeat

• Reduce, Reapply, & Rethink

Hazardous waste is:

• corrosive

• ignitable (capable of burning)

• toxic

• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

• food scraps
• autumn leaves
• wood chips
• plastic

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

Why is leachate dangerous?

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

Which of the following are problems associated with landfills?

Select all that apply.

• solid waste accumulation

• improper hazardous waste disposal

• leachate

• methane production

• groundwater contamination

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

E-waste is generated from...

• electronics

• hazardous wastes

• heavy metals

• non biodegradable waste

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4