Waste Management Quiz

What is waste commonly referred to as when discarded by humans?

• Material

• Garbage

• Resource

• Compost

How much trash does the U.S. produce annually?

• 250 thousand tons

• 250 million tons

• 2.5 million tons

• 25 million tons

Approximately how many pounds of trash does an average person in the U.S. produce per day?

• 4.4 pounds

• 5 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 6 pounds

Which of the following is an example of natural waste?

• Aluminum cans

• Glass bottles

• Fallen leaves

• Food wrappers

Which of the following items is considered man-made waste?

• Feathers from birds

• Torn clothing

• Animal manure

• Antlers that have fallen off moose

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What type of waste does 'animal manure' belong to?

• Man-made waste

• Natural waste

• Recyclable waste

• Non-biodegradable waste

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Identify an item that is not considered man-made waste.

• Used or broken lumber

• Bones left behind from dead animals

• Broken toys

• Bits of metal that have fallen off machines

What is biodegradable waste?

• Waste that is toxic and harmful to the environment.

• Waste that comes from nature and breaks down quickly.

• Waste that is recycled into new products.

• Waste that remains in the environment for centuries.

How does biodegradable waste benefit the soil?

• It releases harmful chemicals into the soil.

• It increases the soil's temperature.

• It contributes nutrients back into the soil.

• It makes the soil impermeable.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of biodegradable waste?

• Plastic bags

• Coffee grounds

• Egg shells

• Orange peels