Solid Waste Quiz

What are the different types of solid waste?

• Organic waste, recyclable waste, non-recyclable waste, hazardous waste, and inert waste

• Liquid waste, gaseous waste, solid waste, radioactive waste

• Biodegradable waste, compostable waste, non-biodegradable waste, reusable waste

• Plastic waste, glass waste, metal waste, paper waste

How is residential waste different from commercial waste?

• Smell of the waste

• Color of the waste

• Size of the waste

• Source of origin

What are the common sources of commercial waste?

• Clothing, shoes, and accessories

• Plastic, glass, and metal

• Paper, cardboard, packaging materials, food waste, and hazardous waste

• Electronics, furniture, and appliances

Explain the impact of construction and demolition waste on the environment.

• Construction and demolition waste has no impact on the environment

• Construction and demolition waste leads to increased biodiversity

• Construction and demolition waste helps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Construction and demolition waste can lead to air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

What are the main components of agricultural waste?

• Crop residues, animal manure, and agro-industrial by-products

• Human waste, medical waste, and electronic waste

• Plastic bottles, glass jars, and metal cans

• Paper, cardboard, and wood

How can we reduce the generation of solid waste in our daily lives?

• By not bothering to separate recyclables from regular trash

• By increasing the use of single-use items

• By throwing all waste in the regular trash

• By reducing, reusing, and recycling materials, composting organic waste, and avoiding single-use items.

Discuss the importance of proper disposal of solid waste.

• Proper disposal of solid waste is important to prevent environmental pollution, protect public health, and conserve natural resources.

• Proper disposal of solid waste has no impact on public health

• Proper disposal of solid waste only affects individual households

• Proper disposal of solid waste is not important

What are the challenges associated with managing construction and demolition waste?

• Hiring skilled workers

• Using high-quality materials

• Proper disposal, recycling, and potential environmental impact

• Avoiding safety regulations

How does solid waste management contribute to sustainable development?

• By conserving resources but not reducing environmental pollution

• By reducing environmental pollution, conserving resources, and promoting public health and well-being.

• By promoting public health and well-being but not conserving resources

• By increasing environmental pollution and depleting resources

Explain the concept of waste hierarchy and its relevance to solid waste management.

• The waste hierarchy is a concept that has no relevance to solid waste management and should be ignored.

• The waste hierarchy prioritizes the most expensive methods of waste management, leading to higher costs for solid waste management.

• The waste hierarchy is a concept that prioritizes the most desirable methods of waste management, with the goal of reducing the amount of waste generated and promoting sustainable practices.

• The waste hierarchy is a concept that encourages the generation of more waste and unsustainable practices.