Waste Management and Environmental Issues Quiz

What is the term used for waste that poses a threat to human health or the environment?

• Biodegradable waste

• Hazardous waste

• Non-biodegradable waste

• Radioactive waste

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the term used for the practice of reusing materials instead of throwing them away?

• Recycling

• Incineration

• Landfilling

• Reclamation

What is the term used for waste that can be broken down by natural processes?

• Biodegradable waste

• Hazardous waste

• Non-biodegradable waste

• Radioactive waste

Which of the following is a primary environmental issue related to waste management?

• Air pollution

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Ozone depletion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the primary goal of waste management?

• Eliminate waste entirely

• Reduce waste generation

• Incinerate all waste

• Store waste indefinitely

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the term used for waste that cannot be broken down by natural processes?

• Biodegradable waste

• Hazardous waste

• Non-biodegradable waste

• Radioactive waste

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is a potential consequence of improper waste disposal?

• Increased recycling rates

• Soil contamination

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Improved air quality

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the term used for the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials?

• Recycling

• Incineration

• Landfilling

• Composting

Which of the following is an example of electronic waste?

• Plastic bottles

• Aluminum cans

• Cell phones

• Cardboard boxes

Which of the following is an example of hazardous waste?

• Organic food waste

• Biodegradable paper

• Toxic chemicals

• Glass bottles