Waste Management Test Review Quizizz

Which Intergraded Solid Waste Management (ISWM) method is perfered?

• Disposal

• Recycle

• Reduction

• Reuse

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

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Which one is not a benefit of recycling ?

• It reduces pollution .

• It conserves natural resources.

• It saves energy.

• It may cause diseases.

Refers to the practice of proper waste disposal.

• Waste management

• Marketing management

• Strategic management

• Human management

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All of the following are methods of solid waste disposal EXCEPT:

• landfills
• open dumping 
• incineration
• recovery 

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

• recovery
• incineration
• leachate
• source reduction 

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Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

• food scraps
• autumn leaves
• wood chips
• plastic

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Which of the following are problems associated with landfills?

• source reduction and composting
• surface improvement and leachate
• leachate and methane production
• all of the above

Energy released by incinerators that is converted to electricity is known as

• nonrenewable energy

• waste-to-energy

• renewable energy

• nitrogen fixation

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