Earth Science: Waste Generation & Management

Why it is difficult to recycle plastics?

• It is very hard

• It comes in different sizes

• It is adhesive

• It contains different types of

  polymer resins

Which of the following is done on an individual level?

• Burning

• Disposal

• Recycling

• Source Reduction

Why is recycled paper banned for use in food containers?

• Because it creates a lot of spaces

• Because it creates contamination

• Because paper can be used only one time

• Because paper is very thick and can’t cover the food containers

The organic material of the solid waste will decompose

• By the flow of water

• By the soil particles

• By the action of microorganisms

• By oxidation

The process of burning municipal solid wastes under suitable temperature and

conditions in a specific furnace is called ______.

• Landfill

• Incineration

• Recycling

• Vermicomposting

Wastes that are created in big factories that are mostly improperly disposed and

causes pollution.

• Commercial waste

• Industrial waste

• Domestic waste

• Agricultural waste

One of the characteristics of waste is its ignitability, this means;

• waste that is capable of corroding

• waste that can create fire

• waste that are harmful when ingested

• waste that are unstable and can cause explosion

Which of the following is considered as a biomedical waste?

• Leaves

• Used Syringe

• Coke in Can

• Batteries

Which of the following methods is BETTER for the solid waste problem?

• Recycling

• Landfilling

• Incinerating

• Reducing

Which of the following is an example of no single-use plastics?

• use of plastic straw

• use of cling wrap for foods

• use of banana leaf as food plate

• use of non-biodegradable bags