Environmental Systems: Unit 8

What would be a good location to store Hazardous waste?

• Open pit method landfill

• In a normal sanitary landfill

• Underground secured bunker

• All the above

What is the problem with E-waste compared to normal waste?

• E-waste can produce monoxide poisoning in residents around the area

• E-waste can contain toxic substances that can leak out in a landfill

• E-waste releases radiation into the air which is known to cause cancer

• There is no difference between E-waste and normal waste

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Which of these statements is true?

• Old paint is considered good to recycle

• A cardboard box is not good to recycle

• A used pizza box is considered good to recycle

• Glass and plastic are considered food to recycle

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What is "waste to energy incineration"?

• The process that uses solid waste to generate electricity

• Catalytic conversion method

• It is the recycling retrieval of energy

• None of the above

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What happens to plastic waste in landfills?

• Turns into compost

• It is considered hazardous so it is disposed of underground

• All plastics are now recycled

• It breaks down into tiny pieces, but plastic will never really "go away"

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What is NOT considered in finding a good location for a sanitary landfill?

• Local neighborhoods

• Air temperatures

• Stable bedrock

• Ground water, rivers, and streams

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What is leachate?

• Possible toxic liquid that passes through a landfill

• A parasite creature that inhabits fresh water

• Clear water that is produced from a specific filter for recreational use

• A type of municipal waste

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Which of the following materials could you reuse?

• Paper towels

• Diaper wipes

• Plastic grocery bags

• Washable cleaning cloths

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How much energy do you save recycling aluminum cans?

• 90%

• 95%

• 50%

• 80%

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Composting is an example of...

• Refuse

• Reuse

• Recycle

• All of the above