Ag Environmental Science WebXam Review #2

Which Solid Waste Management method is preferred?

• Disposal

• Recycle

• Reduction

• Reuse

What is a leachate?

• gaseous substance

• liquid water

• liquid with dissolved chemicals from trash

• semi-solid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Wastes that can be broken down (decomposed) by microorganisms.

• Solid

• Biodegradable

• Non-biodegradable

• Hazardous

Select all the biodegradable materials you find in this list.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• egg shells
• food leftovers
• bones
• cardboard
• leaves
• fabric
• plastic bottles
• metals
• glass
• magazine paper

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Select all the non-biodegradable materials you find in this list.

​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• fabric
• glass
• plastic bottles
• metals
• magazine paper
• banana peels
• yard waste
• food leftovers
• egg shells
• cardboard

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

In what category of waste do paint, household cleaners, medical waste, and solvents belong?

• hazardous

• compost

• municipal solid

• industrial

Define hazardous waste

• trash that can be recycled

• electronics that produce toxic emissions to the air and soil

• waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A process in which mixed garbage is burned at very high temperatures is:

• recovery
• incineration
• leachate
• source reduction 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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-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 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3